ZAQHWAN CONQUERED PRACTICE SESSION
The MSBK1000 A category at the opening round of the MAM MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where Muhd Zaqhwan Zaidi from Malaysia emerged as the fastest overall in the combined practice sessions.
Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin of HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA led the way in Practice 1, setting the fastest lap time of 2’08.012s. He was followed by Zaqhwan in second with a time of 2’08.075s, and Mohammad Adenanta Putra of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM in third at 2’08.400s.
In Practice 2, Zaqhwan further improved his performance, posting a best lap time of 2’06.535s, reaching a top speed of 157.70km/h to take the lead. Adenanta placed second after setting a lap time of 2’07.831s, 1.296s behind Zaqhwan. Kasma, meanwhile, posted the third-fastest lap time of 2’08.280s.
With the combined results from both practice sessions, Zaqhwan was the fastest overall, while Adenanta placed second and Kasma took third.
Zaqhwan commented, “I think the engine was quite good during Practice. We tested many things compared to last time, when we had some issues with the tyres and ECU. We needed to understand and solve those problems, and finally we managed to set a good lap time today. We will try to keep this momentum going into Qualifying and the Race. For sure, we will give our very best in every session.”
TOP 5 FASTEST – FREE PRACTICE (COMBINED)
- MUHD ZAQHWAN ZAIDI – MALAYSIA (2’06.535s)
- MOHAMMAD ADENANTA PUTRA – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (2’07.831s)
- KASMA DANIEL KASMAYUDIN – HONG LEONG YAMAHA MALAYSIA (2’08.012s)
- ADAM NORRODIN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (2’08.536s)
- AZLAN SHAH KAMARUZAMAN – AMI SUZUKI MOTORSPORT (2’09.230s)