MAM AWARDS 2025: HAFIZH SYAHRIN NAMED AS INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT RACING RIDER OF THE YEAR

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- JDT Racing Team rider Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah was named the International Circuit Racing Rider of the Year at the Motorsports Association of Malaysia (MAM) Awards Night 2025, here, today.

Now in its fifth edition, the award also recognised Honda Racing Malaysia rider Azroy Hakeem Anuar, who was named as the National Circuit Racing Rider of the Year, while 2025 Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) champion Qabil Irfan Azlan sealed the Young Rider of the Year award.

The event was graced by Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Also present were Youth and Sports Minister Dr Mohammed Taufiq Johari, Ministry of Youth and Sports secretary-general Datuk Dr K Nagulendran and MAM president Tan Sri Mokhzani Mahathir.

Speaking at the event, Mokhzani said the awards were not merely victories for the winners, but a recognition of discipline, resilience and professionalism across every level in motorsports.

“With the expansion to 30 award categories, we are ensuring that every pathway, from grassroots development to international championships, is recognised and valued. 

“This platform reflects how far Malaysian motorsports has come, and where it is headed,” he said.

Following is the full list of award winners:

1. National Underbone Rider of the Year – Ahmad Afif Amran
2. International Underbone Rider of the Year – Ahmad Afif Amran
3. National Circuit Racing Rider of the Year – Azroy Hakeem Anuar
4. International Circuit Racing Rider of the Year – Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah
5. Female Rider of the Year – Saidatul Zakirah Zairin
6. Young Rider of the Year – Qabil Irfan Azlan
7. National 2-Wheel Team of the Year – Petronas Sprinta Yamaha – CKJ Racing
8. International 2-Wheel Team of the Year – Idemitsu Honda Racing Malaysia
9. E-Motorsports Competitor of the Year – Naquib Nor Azlan
10. National Drifter of the Year – Kuah Ming Hui 
11. National Gymkhana Driver of the Year – Stella Sigi
12. National Karting (Cadet) of the Year – Aydrae Amit Janardhan Logan
13. National Karting (Junior) of the Year – Slabbert Mika Francois
14. National Karting (Senior) of the Year – Zarief Rayqal Fahruddin
15. National Driver of the Year – Aaron Hakim Mohamad Haikal
16. International Driver of the Year – Naquib Nor Azlan
17. Female Driver of the Year – Kuah Ming Hui 
18. Young Driver of the Year – Slabbert Mika Francois
19. National 4-Wheel Team of the Year – HIREV Dream Chaser
20. International 4-Wheel Team of the Year – Wing Hin Motorsports
21. Story of the Year (Electronic Media) – Norsyafarina Nasrom (Astro Arena)
22. Story of the Year (Online/Social Media) – Mohd Hilmie Hussin (Flash Sukan)
23. Story of the Year (Print Media) – Muhammad Riduan Mohd Hanafiah (Kosmo)
24. Photo of the Year – Muhammad Afiq Azlan (Two Wheels Media)
25. Organiser of the Year – Kelab Sukan Bermotor Pulau Pinang
26. Most Distinguished Woman in Motorsports Award – Mashithah Hashim
27. Most Inspiring Athlete of the Year – Hakim Danish Ramli
28. Industry Excellence Award – RCB
29. Malaysia Motorsports Icon – Tengku Djan Ley Tengku Mahaleel
30. Malaysia Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductees

a. Sam Hogg

b. Mia Sharizman Ismail

c. Mohd Azhari Mohammad

d. Dr Nor Azlin Zainal Abidin

e. Mashithah Hashim

f. Norhayati Md Ali (posthumous)

-- BERNAMA