Jorge Martin Leads First day of Sepang MotoGP™ Official Test 2024

Prima Pramac rider, Jorge Martin set the fastest lap time on the opening day of the Sepang MotoGP™ Official Test 2024 at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit which started on Tuesday.

It was a a good opening day for Ducati when Martin clocked 1:57.951 on lap 22 from total of 59 laps.

Meanwhile, Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 rider, Pedro Acosta continued his excellent pace as he maintain his own lap record during the Sepang Shakedown session to record the second fastest time overall.

Just 0.008 behind the Moto2 champion was Fabio Quatararo in third place. Marc Marquez (Gresini Ducati) crashed and had technical issues before moving up from 20th to 9th.

Martin, who was contacted after the end of the session, said he was not thinking about the fastest time but was just focusing on understanding the new machine.

The 2024 MotoGP winter test session will continue on Wednesday and Thursday with all teams work hard to get the best set-up for the new season.

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PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2023 ELEVATES FANS EXPERIENCE WITH NEW OFFERINGS

The 24th edition of the PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2023 is set to elevate fans’ experience through myriad of new offerings.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia is leading an initiative to make motorsports accessible to all Malaysians with the introduction of the ‘Tiket Rahmah’ for the K2 Hillstand priced at RM49.90. Apart from getting a panoramic view of the action, ‘Tiket Rahmah’ holders will also have access to lower priced food and beverage for an overall experience in-line with the objectives of the initiative.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports also sees motor racing as a platform for youth empowerment. A blue-ribbon event like the PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2023 has the potential to inspire the younger generation to learn the skills they need to forge a successful path in the sport.

The #kasigegar themed event is set to rock Sepang during race weekend with a thrilling itinerary of activities. Sepang International Circuit (SIC) will be giving away 3 units of the limited edition special liveried Yamaha R25 upgraded by Racing Boy (RCB) as part of the MotoGP™ Mega Lucky Draw, sales of SIC x KYT Limited Edition custom helmet designed exclusively for MotoGP™ Malaysia. In addition, the introduction of a MotoGP™ Malaysia
generative AI chatbot, developed by Axrail.AI in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), offers an unparalleled user journey and effortlessly supports multiple languages, provides pinpoint location services, and simplifies both food pre-ordering and merchandise browsing to a mere touch.

Malaysian motor-racing fans can also look forward to seeing their local heroes compete during the race weekend. Talented 21-year-old Syarifuddin Azman, also known as Damok of the MT Helmets-MSi Team, will be racing in the Moto3™ class. Four other Malaysians, namely Farres Putra, Farish Hafiy, Ahmad Darwisy and Adi Putra will be pitting their skills in Round 5 of the Idemitsu Asian Talent Cup, a MotoGP™ support race.

The PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2023 will take place from 10-12 November at SIC and tickets can be purchased at www.sepangcircuit.com

“The PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA 2023 will again thrill and excite the fans with action-packed motor racing and will also feature new pre-event and off-track activitiessuch asthe MotoGP™ Rider Fan Parade and MotoGP™ Hero Walk. Tickets are selling fast with several categories such as Premier Roving and Marc Marques tribune are sold out, so be sure to grab your tickets soon. I would also like to take this opportunity to express my deepest appreciation and immense gratitude to our local heroes from the government agencies for their continuous and unwavering support in ensuring the safety and success of the event.”

Azhan Shafriman Hanif, CEO of Sepang International Circuit.

“PETRONAS is truly honoured to be part of this key sporting event. As title sponsor of the Grand Prix of Malaysia, we hope to strengthen our connection with the sport’s massive fanbase while helping to elevate sports tourism in Malaysia.”

Datin Anita Azrina Abdul Aziz, Senior General Manager, Group Strategic Communications, PETRONAS.

“The Ministry of Youth and Sports recognises the success of the PETRONAS GRAND PRIX OF MALAYSIA in strategically placing Malaysia on the map as a motorsports destination and the Government will continue to support the flagship event as well as Sepang International Circuit (SIC) as the main promoter and host. Malaysia can solidify its position as the main motorsports hub in Southeast Asia by taking advantage of the platform to develop the next generation of champions and professionals in 2-wheel racing. I would also like to take this opportunity to rally the youths to enrol in Rakan Muda and Rakan Litar programmes as part of the Government’s initiative to promote volunteerism in the country.”

YB Hannah Yeoh, The Minister of Youth and Sports of Malaysia.
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GOOD LUCK, KASMA!

Kasma Daniel Kasmayuddin of PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor who currently takes lead in the overall standings of the PETRONAS Malaysian Cub Prix Championship will skip Round 4 which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit (South) this weekend.

Kasma will be taking his racing endeavours to the international arena of MotoGP where he will participate in the Moto2 race category as a replacement rider for Kohta Nozane of Correos Prepago Yamaha VR46 Team for two consecutive rounds. The races will be held at Mugello, Italy on 11th June 2023 and Sachsenring, Germany on 18th June 2023.

The national rider who sits at the top spot overall with a total of 51 points to his name in the Cub Prix championship made a strong finish in Round 3 that was held at the Jasin circuit. The rider who took the sixth spot on the grid showcased his dexterity and technical abilities to manoeuvre around the circuit, inching lap by lap to close the gaps with the riders ahead of him. He landed himself at the third place upon completion.

Commenting on the race, Kasma said, “I apologise to my team and my fans out there for not being able to participate in the Cub Prix championship this weekend. I would like to take this opportunity to also wish my team and all the other riders, “all the best” for the race at Sepang. We will meet again in Round 5.”

Kasma will return for a competitive stride in Round 5 of the PETRONAS Malaysian Cub Prix Championship.

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ANOTHER RACE WIN FOR HAYDEN HAIKAL

A third race win and a 6th placing in last weekend’s Round 2 of Idemitsu Super Turbo Championship in Thailand (19-21 May) at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram has consolidated Malaysian teenager Hayden Haikal’s lead in the overall point standings.

With three wins in four races so far, Hayden and the #437 Wing Hin Motorsports’ Toyota Vios continued to exert their dominance in the Junior (Normally Aspirated) Class for normally-aspirated engines up to 1550cc and remains one the top overall race contenders in a sea of turbocharged and more powerful cars.

The race weekend however, could not have gotten off to a more challenging start for 18-year-old Hayden. A big off during the free practice session on Friday had the team working in overdrive with only three hours to complete repairs in time for the qualifying session. Hayden and the team bounced back to still post the third fastest time in Class.

Race 1 on Saturday got off to a promising start with Hayden fighting for the lead in his Class and running as high as 12th overall until transmission issues half way into the race left him with only 5th gear and fighting to get to the finish. He ended the 12-lap race around the 4.554km Chang International Circuit 21st overall and 6 th in class.

“I had a good fight with the Class leader and I managed to get away from him when all of a sudden the car wouldn’t downshift from 5th gear. Thankfully, we managed to resolve the problem for the second race on Sunday,” said Hayden.

Race 2 on Sunday proved to be the great redeemer when Hayden’s pace had him at the head of his Class and placed 8th overall amidst the professional and turbocharged drivers. Hayden finished 2nd in Class but was later promoted to first when the race winner was penalized for an infringement.

“The start of the race was chaotic with a lot of cars being taken out on the main straight. I was fortunate I managed to avoid the carnage and get through safely before the red flag was brought out. When the race resumed I was battling with the top three cars in my Class and it then came down to the task of picking them out one at a time,” said Hayden.

Making his debut in the Idemitsu Super Turbo Championship in March, Hayden had sealed back to back race victories in the opening two races of the Idemitsu Super Turbo Championship.

With three race wins and a 6th placing after four races, Hayden retains his lead in the overall point standings in the Junior (Normally Aspirated) Class with the third and final round of the Idemitsu Super Turbo Championship to be contested from 16-18 June 2023 again at the Chang International Circuit.

“We will be regrouping and with this weekend’s experience and learnings, the focus will now be on going for the overall championship win.”

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MALAYSIA SUPERBIKE CHAMPIONSHIP : SEASON 2023 CHAMPIONSHIP CALENDAR

The co-partnership initiative between Sepang International Circuit (SIC) and Two Wheels Motor Racing Sdn. Bhd. (TWMR) in promoting and alleviating the standards of Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will continue with Season 2023.

Season 2022 concluded with three rounds in total despite the uncertainty of post-pandemic. As the nation propels towards a more stable environment, the new season will foresee another 3-round cycle that will provide a value-added experience to aspiring riders. The season opener will commence on 18th August 2023. Through this effort, superbike aficionados can continue to have first-hand experience on the circuit alongside professional riders.

Ron Hogg, Promotions Director of TWMR said, “Season 2022 was made even more exciting with the introduction of an additional race class which summarised an all-inclusive championship. The participation of riders, both homegrown and foreign professionals and privateers were a promising one which gave us the confidence that MSBK is proceeding apace, locally and at the international front. Thank you to all involved in making the championship a success. This season, there is something new coming along the way. Stay tuned!”

“As we move forward, the goal is to widen the outreach which would potentially stimulate interest and consequently growth, the much-needed elements for continuous development of the motorsport industry as a whole. We aspire to attract more participants from the local and international front and already have a number of new countries with confirmed participants partaking in the coming season.

At TWMR, we strive to ensure that the standards of the MSBK are progressively up-graded to keep up with market trends and improved technology which are key drivers of sustainability. We will continue to explore avenues for advancement with the best interest in serving the demands of the industry and the motorsport community. Here’s to a new season as we move along in the direction that would enrich the experience of our MSBK family.”

Commenting on the championship, Azhan Shafriman Hanif, Chief Executive Officer of Sepang International Circuit (SIC) said, “We are proud to work closely with TWMR for this championship as a venue provider and all rounds are scheduled to take place in SIC. Each year, the championship
brings competitive racing experience with an increase in the number of participants from the local and international neighbouring countries. The previous season was a major success which complements the improvements and changes that have been made, which includes the introduction of Yamaha Y16ZR Race Masterclass.”

“As a responsible venue provider, SIC is committed to ensure top class facilities and services for the upcoming season. With the primary objective to bring national motorsports to a greater level, we would like to rally more riders and teams to compete in MSBK and welcome the fans to witness the
races in SIC this year.”

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HAYDEN HAIKAL, THE MAN TO BEAT IN THE THAILAND IDEMITSU SUPER TURBO CHAMPIONSHIP

Armed with two race wins in Round 1, Malaysian teenager Hayden Haikal will be the man to beat when Round 2 of the Idemitsu Super Turbo Championship gets underway this weekend (19-21 May) at the Chang International Circuit in Buriram.

The 18-year-old currently leads the overall point standings in the Junior Category in class D4 for normally-aspirated engines up to 1550cc, piloting a super touring version of the Toyota Vios for Malaysian team Wing Hin Motorsports.

“After two race wins I definitely expect the competition to be tougher this weekend but that only makes it more challenging,” said Hayden. “I am hoping to repeat Round 1’s results but we’ll see how it goes.

“In Round 1, we struggled to find the right set-up for the car in the absence of any previous racing data. This time, we have some valuable data and we hope we can make even greater progress moving forward. Running against top drivers in turbocharged cars that are way faster to our normally-aspirated car places us at some disadvantage but we have proven that that may not necessarily be the case in the race.”

It is Hayden and the team’s maiden appearance in the Idemitsu Super Turbo Championship in Thailand. For Hayden however, it is his second year competing in Thailand, after finishing the overall runner-up in another Thai championship, the Thailand Super Eco Saloon Car Series, last year.

The Idemitsu Super Turbo Championship will comprise of 3 rounds with Round 2 this weekend {19-21 May} and the final two rounds scheduled for 16-18 June 2023, with all races taking places at the 4.554km Chang International Circuit.

Catch the racing action live streamed at https://www.superturbothailand.com/2018/superturbo/ or on
the Super Turbo SEA Zone Challenge page on Facebook.

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GRASS ROOTS RACE SEASON 3 WILL START ON MAY 20, 2023

The grass roots race, FIM MiniGP Malaysia Series and SIC Ohvale Junior Championship season 3 is scheduled to take place with 5 Rounds this year.

The first round will be held at UniMAP Circuit, Perlis this weekend, 20 – 21 May 2023, while the second round at Morac Adventure Park Langkawi Circuit, Kedah on 17 – 18 June 2023. Tangkak Racing Circuit, Johor is the location for the third scheduled round on 5 – 6 August 2023, while the fourth and final round will be held at the Sepang Kart International Circuit (SIKC) on 2 – 3 September 2023 and 14 – 15 October 2023.

The FIM MiniGP Malaysia Series will featuring 18 riders aged 12 to 14 including 4 riders from Singapore, Vietnam and China who will ride Ohvale 160cc racing machines. Meanwhile, 15 riders including 5 riders from Australia, Hong Kong, Vietnam and China aged 8 to 12 will ride Ohvale 110cc racing machines in the SIC Ohvale Junior Championship.

FIM MiniGP Malaysia will also going on together with the Malaysian Supermoto Championship this year. This championship can also be watched live via Facebook FIM MiniGP Malaysia and SIC Ohvale Junior Championship.

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