PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group formally launched on Phillip Island
Simply forward of the opening WorldSBK and WorldSSP rounds at Phillip Island circuit in Australia, the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group has launched a particular launch video that showcases the new-look CBR1000RR-R and CBR600RR machines with which it is going to compete in the course of the 2024 season.
Relaunching a two-pronged assault within the production-derived sequence, the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group will battle in World Superbike, with Malaysian Adam Norrodin and British rider Tarran Mackenzie – each of whom transfer up from WorldSSP – and in World Supersport, the place it is going to discipline Malaysian rider Khairul Idham Bin Pawi and Japanese rider Kaito Toba.
Younger, hungry, and proficient, all 4 riders are rookies of their respective class and specific each their enthusiasm and gratitude to Group Principal Midori Moriwaki and title sponsor PETRONAS for his or her ongoing assist. Moriwaki and PETRONAS share the mission to facilitate the expansion path of younger Asian riders on the world stage, and so it’s no coincidence that the staff’s riders symbolize each Malaysia and Japan, in addition to the UK.
The 2024 livery is entrance and centre within the launch video launched in the present day, because the staff gears up for the opening spherical of the production-derived championship. This 12 months, the beautiful PETRONAS inexperienced color scheme incorporates a particular gold line to mark the corporate’s fiftieth anniversary. The MIE Racing mission aligns with the spirit of Petronas’ outstanding 50-year journey, for a partnership that transcends the world of racing and is devoted to creating a distinction.
Eager to construct on final season’s efficiency, the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group is raring to embark on this newest problem and can kickstart its 2024 marketing campaign this very weekend, when the opening spherical of the WorldSBK and WorldSSP championships is staged on the Phillip Island Circuit in Australia.
Midori Moriwaki – PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group Proprietor
“I’m glad and proud to current the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group SBK and the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group SSP, together with the 4 extremely robust riders who will symbolize them. Adam and Tarran have demonstrated their vital expertise and aggressive spirit by scoring factors at each alternative and securing the staff’s first victory within the SSP class earlier than shifting to SBK this 12 months. Khairul and Kaito want no introduction, each with prestigious worldwide racing expertise, together with the MotoGP World Championship the place they’ve each reached the rostrum and received races within the Moto3 class. I’m assured they are going to symbolize the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group colours admirably. Along with our instant racing endeavours, we plan to broaden our focus in the direction of complete, enduring tasks. Central to this dedication is the institution of an modern academy program. This program signifies a collaborative effort between companions to leverage WorldSBK and WorldSSP as pivotal platforms, catalysing a Malaysian expertise growth initiative. The first goal is to foster and elevate the talents of rising riders.”
Tarran Mackenzie – WorldSBK Rider #95
“Final 12 months was my first season within the WorldSBK paddock. Not a straightforward season and it introduced ups and downs however there have been apparent highs, like victory at Most after all, a primary win for each me and the staff. After a tricky begin, that was a implausible achievement. And now I’m excited to get going this season. Though I’ve a bit SBK expertise, I’m primarily a class rookie this season, and Adam too, so we all know we’re in for a problem. I principally simply wish to get using, as we haven’t had a variety of check time with the 2024 machine. I don’t have any explicit expectations proper now; the principle intention is to settle into it and maintain progressing spherical by spherical, closing the hole to the entrance. We have to get snug and discover a stable base setting that we are able to exploit at completely different tracks. As for Phillip Island, I’ve competed there twice earlier than however by no means with a Superbike, so the pre-race check was helpful. It’s a enjoyable monitor, quick and flowing, although you by no means know what the climate’s going to deliver. Australia’s one among my favorite international locations too, so I’m wanting ahead to it. It’s nice to be sporting PETRONAS colors and representing such an iconic international model. The bike livery and my leathers look cool, and I can’t wait to get the package on and check out our greatest for everybody concerned.”
Adam Norrodin – WorldSBK Rider #27
“Firstly, I wish to thank the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group for giving me the chance to compete in WorldSBK. The 2023 Supersport season was robust at occasions, however we scored some stable outcomes, significantly a high 5 at Most, and the staff all the time did its greatest, preventing laborious all year long. This 12 months I bounce as much as the 1000cc bike, which marks the beginning of a brand new chapter for me. It’s an thrilling problem and I’ll work very laborious to be taught and progress, spherical by spherical. I don’t wish to put an excessive amount of stress on myself, as that is my rookie season in what’s a really high-level class. There shall be many issues to know, not least the bike itself, however I do know the staff will do an awesome job and, if I can enhance weekend by weekend, then I’ll be glad. As for Phillip Island, I actually just like the monitor structure and we have been in a position to rating factors final 12 months. The climate is an unknown, however we’ll take what comes – I don’t thoughts rain truly! Lastly, I wish to thank PETRONAS for its beneficial assist. It’s an honour to be a part of this household for one more season, and particularly in what’s PETRONAS’ fiftieth anniversary 12 months. We are going to do our easiest to symbolize on monitor.”
Khairul Idham Bin Pawi – WorldSSP Rider #89
“I’m actually wanting ahead to getting out on monitor at Phillip Island for the primary of the season’s Supersport races. Our exams at Almeria and in addition right here have gone nicely and have allowed me to get to know the brand new bike and staff. It’s all been fairly optimistic to this point, and we’ve already improved a bit when it comes to high velocity, although we nonetheless have rather a lot to do after all. We are going to proceed to work step-by-step to enhance each the bike and the using. I’m very glad to be a part of the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group and thank all people concerned for his or her laborious work and assist. I’m excited to essentially get began this weekend!”
Kaito Toba – WorldSSP Rider #27
“There’s some nervous anticipation as we put together for the primary races at Phillip Island. I do know the circuit nicely and hope that we are able to proceed to construct on the progress made in the course of the current exams. We’ve already recognized some positives with the 2024 bike, however we have to maintain working in order that we may be aggressive and battle within the races. I’m proud of the way in which the staff is working, and I wish to thank all people for all their assist to this point. I hope to have the ability to repay the efforts of the PETRONAS MIE Racing Honda Group with my efficiency on monitor. For now, we flip our consideration to the primary Phillip Island spherical.”
