Raynorton Motorsport's Md Firdaus Mohd Hamdan secures a milestone second-place finish at Round 6 of the PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship 2026.

Md Firdaus Hamdan is hoisted aloft by jubilant supporters following his podium finish.

SHAH ALAM, 12 October 2026 – Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn. Bhd. (MODENAS), a member of the DRB-HICOM Group, celebrated a significant milestone in its motorsports journey as the MODENAS Z15GT secured its first-ever podium finish in the PETRONAS Sprinta Pro-Am Cup at Round 6 of the PETRONAS MAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship 2026.

The achievement came through Raynorton Motorsport rider Md Firdaus Mohd Hamdan, who delivered an impressive performance aboard the race-prepared Z15GT to finish second at LYL International Karting Circuit, Selangor, on 10 October 2026.

From 16th on the Starting Grid to Second on the Podium

Md Firdaus Hamdan celebrates on the podium after securing second place in the Pro-Am race.

Starting from 16th position on the grid, Firdaus mounted a remarkable comeback to finish second after eight laps of racing. His performance saw him gain 14 positions, completing the 12.24-kilometre race in 10 minutes 47.896 seconds, just 5.812 seconds behind race winner Md Aliff Aiman Tumiran on a Yamaha Y15ZR.

Firdaus finished ahead of Md Harith Rosmaza on a Voge FR150, who claimed third place, securing 20 championship points and delivering the Z15GT's breakthrough podium result.

The achievement carries particular significance for MODENAS, which returned to the Malaysian Cub Prix Championship in 2026 through a collaborative racing programme involving four independent partner teams competing in the Pro-Am category.

A Milestone Built Through Teamwork and Persistence

Since the beginning of the season, MODENAS has supported Raynorton Motorsport, Maju Mega Bike Racing Team, MC Tajam Racing Team and DF Racing Team in their respective campaigns with the Z15GT.

The MODENAS Z15GT in action during the qualifying session.

The programme provides a platform for independent racing teams and local riders to develop their competitive capabilities while establishing the Z15GT's presence in Malaysian motorsports.

For Raynorton Motorsport, the result represents a major achievement for its riders and personnel, whose dedication throughout the season has contributed to the motorcycle's first podium finish.

Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of MODENAS, said: "This is an important milestone for the Z15GT and everyone involved in our Cub Prix programme. To see Firdaus bring the motorcycle from 16th on the grid to second place is something we can all be proud of.”

"Credit goes to Firdaus and the entire Raynorton Motorsport team. Their achievement reflects the dedication and capabilities of our local racing community. We are proud to support their journey and look forward to building on this progress."

From right: Konya, Chief Marketing Officer; Md Firdaus Hamdan; Syafie, Team Principal of Raynorton Motorsport; Roslan Roskan, Chief Executive Officer of MODENAS; and Amirul Affiq.

Syafie, Team Principal of Raynorton Motorsport, said: "Starting from 16th position was never going to be easy, but Firdaus delivered a fantastic result. This podium means a great deal to our entire team, especially after all the hard work throughout the season.”

"It is a proud moment for the team, but we know there is still more to achieve.We appreciate the support from MODENAS and everyone who has been part of this journey."

Strengthening Malaysia's Grassroots Motorsports

Beyond the podium, the result marks an encouraging step in MODENAS' renewed involvement in competitive racing with the Malaysian-developed Z15GT.

Raynorton Motorsport riders Amirul Affiq (#52) and Md Firdaus Hamdan (#98) in action during qualifying.

Through its collaboration with independent racing teams, MODENAS continues to support local talent, strengthen its motorsports presence and gain experience from the demands of competitive racing.

With two rounds remaining in the 2026 championship calendar, the milestone provides positive momentum for the Z15GT and the teams representing the motorcycle as they continue their respective campaigns.