Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival VIOS Challenge Race 1

Sepang, Malaysia – June 27, 2025 – The Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival VIOS Challenge delivered thrilling action at the Sepang International Circuit, with Freddie Ang Ding Yu claiming a commanding victory in the Super Sporting Class and setting the fastest lap of the weekend.


Race Highlights

Super Sporting Class: Ang’s Masterclass

Freddie Ang (Car #3, TEJAGAMASTOYOTA) dominated the field, completing 21 laps with a best time of 2:53.365 (115.10 km/h) and securing a 0.701-second victory over Nabil Azlan (WHEELCORP). Ang’s flawless performance included the fastest lap of the race, set on Lap 19.

Podium Finishers:

  1. Freddie Ang Ding Yu (TEJAGAMASTOYOTA) – 1:01:00.049

  2. Nabil Azlan (WHEELCORP) – +0.701s

  3. Ho Will Liam (TOYOTSURACING) – +18.836s


Sporting Class: Hi Wan Jian Hong Takes Honors

Hi Wan Jian Hong (Car #93, HUAT X ARMADA KKRACING) clinched victory with a 7.216-second gap over Foo Kwok Hsing (KULIM TOPWHEELS). The battle for third saw Varunchit Wattana Thanakun (TEAM NEXZTERPMC 52) fend off Justin Toh Cheng Kiat (BAE RACING) in a tight finish.

Podium Finishers:

  1. Hi Wan Jian Hong (HUAT X ARMADA KKRACING) – 1:01:38.873

  2. Foo Kwok Hsing (KULIM TOPWHEELS) – +7.216s

  3. Varunchit Wattana Thanakun (TEAM NEXZTERPMC 52) – +9.752s


Rookie Class: Aydan Khalid Shines

Aydan Khalid bin Muhamad Hafiz (TOYOTA GAZOO RACING MALAYSIA) edged out Raihu Dev Nadharajan by just 0.525 seconds in a nail-biting finish. The young driver showcased remarkable consistency, setting his best lap on the final stint.

Podium Finishers:

  1. Aydan Khalid bin Muhamad Hafiz (TOYOTA GAZOO RACING MALAYSIA) – 1:02:55.248

  2. Raihu Dev Nadharajan (TOYOTA GAZOO RACING MALAYSIA) – +0.525s

  3. Harkiesh Geeva (TOYOTA GAZOO RACING MALAYSIA) – +9.471s


Looking Ahead

The VIOS Challenge continues with Race 2 on June 28, where drivers will face reversed grids and fresh tactical battles.

Event Details

(Photos by Vios Challenge Media)