Wildcards Azman and Anuar P23 and P24 in the Sepang Moto2 race

The PETRONAS MIE Racing RW Team completes Sunday’s Moto2 race in Malaysia in twenty-third and twenty-fourth position with Azman and Anuar.

On track at Sepang for the PETRONAS Grand Prix of Malaysia, the PETRONAS MIE Racing RW Team has crossed the line twenty-third and twenty-fourth with wildcard riders Muhammad Helmi Azman (#55) and Azroy Hakeem Anuar (#20) in Sunday’s Moto2 race.

The race was rescheduled following a serious incident in the previous Moto3 race. Ultimately starting at 15.30 local time, today’s Moto2 race was characterised by the high temperatures and humidity typical of this Malaysian championship round (air 34°C, track 52°C).

From row ten of the grid, Anuar and Azman made a good start when the lights went out. The PETRONAS MIE Racing RW riders gained several positions in the initial stages, but the race was red flagged on lap two following an incident for another rider.

The race was restarted a short time later, shortened to 11 laps and with riders lining up in their original grid positions. Azman held his starting positions over the first couple of laps, while Anuar again got away well, gaining three positions to move up into twenty-fourth. Slipping a little over subsequent laps, Anuar was passed by teammate Azman on lap three. Exchanging places on the following lap and gaining one position each, the duo was lying P25 and P26 by lap five. 

Over the course of what was essentially an 11-lap sprint race, the home riders worked hard to maintain a consistent pace. Continuing to battle each other and exchange places throughout the race, the two PETRONAS MIE Racing RW riders moved up another two positions in the latter stages, with Azman ultimately crossing the line twenty-third and Anuar twenty-fourth. 

Muhammad Helmi Azman #55

“First of all, I want to say thanks so much to PETRONAS for giving me this opportunity. Overall, I’m pleased with my performance over the weekend. As for the race, I tried to stick with the group and maintain a consistent pace. With little mileage on the bike, it would have been hard for me to do more. We finished the race, and I improved on my pace and lap times with respect to the 2024 race. So, a big thanks to the sponsors and everyone that helped to make this possible.”

Azroy Hakeem Anuar #20

“Overall, I’m quite happy because we improved on our lap times session by session. We also did a good job in the race, fighting with some more experienced riders over the first laps. As the race went on, I found I had to slow my pace a little due to a technical issue, but I was able to continue battling with my teammate and finish the race. I enjoyed the experience this weekend and want to say a big thank you to PETRONAS.”