Set at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia during Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the heroic Race 1 victory of Indonesian rider Husni Zainul Fuadzy in the unpredictable Underbone 150 (UB150) class.
As the lights went out, Md Shafiq Rasol took the early lead, but the intense slipstreaming nature of the UB150 class quickly formed a massive, inseparable lead group. Across the middle laps, positions shuffled relentlessly at nearly every corner, with riders like Dimas Juli Atmoko, Md Silmi Helsinky, Adytya Fauzi, and Nazirul Izzat taking turns at the front.
Amidst the chaos, Husni (ZIEAR LFN HP969 ADELIN MCR RBT34) played a masterclass in tactical patience, staying cool under pressure and remaining firmly within the lead pack to avoid mid-field collisions. Entering the 7th and final lap, as late-stage incidents unfolded around him, Husni held a clean racing line through the final sectors and powered down the home stretch to take a well-deserved home victory with a time of 15'40.296s, holding off Rendi Odding and Wahyu Aji Trilaksana.
An overjoyed Husni expressed immense gratitude to his team and family after the race, sharing that staying calm, managing tire degradation in the Indonesian heat, and flawlessly executing his race strategy were key to conquering one of the most intense battles of the season.
Set at the Mandalika International Circuit in Indonesia during Round 4 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the intense Race 1 victory of Spanish rider Vicente Perez Selfa in the TVS Racing International Championship.
Starting from pole position, Vicente faced an immediate threat as Portugal’s Pedrinho Matos and fellow Spaniard Luis Miguel launched aggressive early charges, momentarily pushing Vicente back to fourth place. Refusing to stay back, Vicente recalibrated his strategy and surged back into the lead by Lap 3, sparking a high-stakes, multi-rider battle at the front where positions swapped almost every lap.
The tension reached a boiling point on the 8th and final lap, with a five-rider pack—including Vicente, Pedrinho, Luis, Jean Kento Turner, and Mohd Ramdan Rosli—trading places across the final sectors. Exhibiting masterclass racecraft, Vicente held his composure, pushing his bike to the absolute limit. He executed a decisive late-braking maneuver into the final corner to reclaim the lead, crossing the finish line in 14'19.984s—a razor-thin 0.128 seconds ahead of Pedrinho Matos in second and Luis Miguel in third.
Reflecting on his hard-earned victory, an overjoyed Vicente described the race as an absolute battle from green light to checkered flag. He revealed that early overtakes forced him to abandon his original plan and adapt on the fly, making his last-corner snatch of the victory all the more thrilling and rewarding.
Set at Mobility Resort Motegi in Japan during Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the fairytale weekend of local star Hiroki Ono, who completed a brilliant "home double" with victory in Race 2 of the Asia Production 250 (AP250) class.
Following his Saturday victory in Race 1, Hiroki (HONDA RACING VIETNAM) returned to the track facing an even fiercer challenge. The race quickly erupted into an intense six-rider battle at the front, featuring Hiroki, Riichi Takahira, Krittapat Keankum, Fahmi Basam, Candra H, and Irfan Ardiansyah. Positions swapped relentlessly lap after lap, keeping the Japanese crowd on the edge of their seats.
As the race neared its climax, late-race crashes from contenders behind added to the drama. On the final lap, fellow Japanese rider Riichi Takahira held the lead, but Hiroki dug deep into his reserves, launching a perfectly timed final attack through the closing corners to snatch the lead.
Crossing the line in 21'34.185s, Hiroki sealed the win by a razor-thin margin of 0.105 seconds over Irfan Ardiansyah, with Candra H finishing third just 0.119 seconds behind the winner.
The sensational victory completed a sweep of both AP250 races over the weekend for Hiroki. An emotional Hiroki admitted he pushed way beyond 100% in the final laps, expressing immense gratitude to his HONDA RACING VIETNAM team, sponsors, and the passionate home crowd whose unwavering support made his dream weekend a reality.
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Set at Mobility Resort Motegi in Japan during Round 3 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC), this report captures the thrilling Race 2 battle in the Underbone 150 (UB150) class, where Indonesian rider M. Syirat Sauki claimed his first victory of the season by a razor-thin margin.
The 8-lap contest erupted into an unpredictable slipstream battle right from the start. Early leader Husni Zainul Fuadzy gave way as positions changed repeatedly among a tightly packed lead group. Riders like Dimas Juli Atmoko, Race 1 winner John Emerson Inguito, and Nazirul Izzat continually traded fastest laps, with no single rider able to break away from the pack.
Amid the chaos, Syirat (YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM) carefully worked his way into the leading group, positioning himself perfectly for a late charge. The tension reached its peak on the final lap as John, Adytya Fauzi, and Rendi Odding fought fiercely at the front. Displaying flawless patience and timing, Syirat launched a decisive attack coming out of the final corners.
In a dramatic sprint to the chequered flag, Syirat edged out Rendi Odding by a mere 0.043 seconds, crossing the line in 18'32.752s to snatch a spectacular victory, while Husni completed the podium just 0.152 seconds behind.
An emotional Syirat expressed immense gratitude after the race, dedicating his victory to his team owner—who traveled all the way from Jakarta to support him—as well as his family and supporters in Aceh, whose prayers inspired his triumphant ride on Japanese soil.
