Nabil Azlan crowned champion in the Pro Class of the 2025 Toyota GR Malaysia eRacing Championship
The 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia eRacing Championship concluded last weekend, showcasing remarkable performances from the country’s top simulation racers vying for a total cash prize of RM123,000.
Organized by UMW Toyota Motor, this championship also serves as a platform to discover the new generation of national racers.
There are two main categories: the Pro Championship, featuring elite simulation racers, and the Campus Tour, an initiative that brings professional-grade simulators to local universities to scout for new talent.
After three intense races in the final round, which was also the fourth and fifth rounds of the championship, siblings Nabil and Naquib Azlan emerged as the champion and overall runner-up in the Pro Class.
Meanwhile, Taj Izrin Aiman secured third place, successfully defending his GT title.
Twenty-six-year-old Taj Aiman will represent Malaysia at the Toyota GR Asia eSports GT Championship in Bangkok this November, joined by Iqbal Suji in second place and Chong Kai Chang in third.
This year, the Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia eRacing Championship featured a multi-platform format, including Assetto Corsa, RaceRoom, iRacing, and Gran Turismo 7.
Each platform showcased unique handling dynamics, compelling racers to adapt to various racing conditions, closely resembling international league standards.
This new format also saw 35 percent of the semi-final participants consisting of newcomers, many of whom have prior experience in sim racing.
According to Nabil, who took home a prize of RM25,000, “This year’s championship format is very different; it is not only better but also more challenging, forcing us to learn and adapt.
“Each platform tests various aspects of driving techniques and racing strategies. Sim racing has taught me to become a better and more competitive racer,” he added.
Additionally, the final race of the Campus Tour featured the ten fastest participants from each university, with Randy Goh from INTI Subang emerging as the champion.
Moreover, a Media Exhibition Race involved ten media practitioners who experienced the thrill of using professional simulators for the first time.
In the meantime, Toyota Gazoo Racing Malaysia has also announced the opening of registrations for the Toyota Gazoo Racing Young Talent Development program for the 2026 intake.
Open to simulation racers and kart racers aged between 16 and 22, the program offers a comprehensive training package under the guidance of professional mentors.
It has proven to be a platform that has produced many renowned racers in Malaysia.
Those interested can register at the website tyt.my/rookiesignup2026 before the application deadline on October 26, 2025.
