What a weekend it was for Aeziah at Snetterton for Round 3! The event kicked off on Thursday with a Cooper Test to assess cardiovascular endurance. It was Aeziah’s first-ever fitness test, and he was pleased with his result—running 2,900 meters, which earned him a joint second-place finish and a ranking of “Very Good / Excellent.”
As it was his first time at the Snetterton circuit, FP1 and FP2 were all about learning the track. In FP1, Aeziah was able to pick up a few good tows from faster riders, which helped him understand the layout. FP2 was more challenging, as he spent most of the session riding solo and wasn’t able to improve much on his lap times.
Despite the tough start, Aeziah ended the day feeling optimistic, excited to keep improving throughout the weekend as he grew more comfortable with the circuit and the focus areas his team had outlined.
Qualifying:
Aeziah made strong progress during the morning qualifying session. He managed to latch onto a group ahead and worked hard to stay with them, using their slipstream to his advantage. His efforts paid off with a fast lap that secured him P21 on the grid.
Race 1:
Although his start wasn’t ideal, Aeziah fought hard to regain positions at Turns 2 and 3. Leading his group, he pushed to bridge the gap to two riders ahead, turning a four-rider battle into a six-rider pack. The group was tightly contested, with some riders disrupting the rhythm, eventually causing it to split. After a series of close position changes, Aeziah came out on top in a drag race to the finish line, initially securing P14. Following post-race penalties for other riders, he was promoted to P11, earning his first-ever championship points.
It was, in his words, the most fun he’s had racing in the class so far, with plenty of exciting battles and a result to be proud of.
Sunday Morning Warm-up:
A short but productive session where Aeziah showed solid pace, setting his best time of the weekend and finishing in P15. It was a strong confidence booster heading into Race 2.
Race 2:
Starting from P16 on the grid, Aeziah faced a tough race. The constant battling within his group shuffled him toward the back, which ultimately slowed the group’s overall pace and caused them to lose contact with the riders ahead. Despite the challenge, Aeziah dug deep in the closing laps, fought back to recover positions, and held on to finish in P18.
Aeziah expressed immense gratitude to his team, Fibre Tec Honda – MLav Racing, for providing an incredible bike and unwavering support throughout the weekend. Special thanks went to his dedicated mechanic, Aaron Lilly, for keeping him going all season, and a big shoutout to Trick for all the behind-the-scenes work that keeps the bikes performing at their best.