Avik Anwar, a Bangladeshi racer, has become the Championship leader at the end of Round 1 in the Malaysia Championship Series 2023.
Avik gained the first overall position in Race 2 at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, securing two consecutive podium finishes in as many races as possible.
Starting from Grid 2, the 36-year-old pro-racer completed the 22 laps in a little over an hour, leaving behind more than 50 competitors. Avik recorded a best lap time of 2 minutes 28 seconds (4 laps) on the day, which helped him secure his position as the Championship leader.
Another Bangladeshi racer, Aiman Sadat, finished P9 overall and P7 in the SP 1 category (Stock Production 1) in the same race. Aiman was at P4 in his category as the race entered the last seven minutes.
However, he had to enter the pit at the business end of the race to avoid a penalty for leaving two seconds early during the mandatory three-minute pit stop. Aiman recorded his best lap time of 2 minutes 32 seconds in six laps.
Avik's victory has brought joy to his fans and supporters in Bangladesh, who are hoping to see him continue his impressive form in the upcoming races. With this win, Avik has once again proven his mettle as one of the top racers in the region.
The Malaysia Championship Series 2023 is far from over, with three more rounds yet to be contested. The Round 2 races of the championship are scheduled to take place in June, followed by Round 3 and 4 in August and September, respectively.
