TOYOTA GR MALAYSIA E-RACING CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINALS

NO-HOLDS-BARRED ACTION BY MALAYSIA’S ELITE SIM RACERS AT THE TOYOTA GR MALAYSIA ERACING CHAMPIONSHIP GRAND FINALS

SHAH ALAM, 13 October 2025 – The 2025 Toyota GR Malaysia eRacing Championship Grand Finals in Sunway University delivered heart-pounding, edge-of-your-seat excitement as Malaysia’s best simulator racers battled for supremacy and a share of the RM123,000 prize pool

The championship, organised by UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), serves as a true search for Malaysia’s next generation of racing talent. It comprises two key divisions – the Pro Championship, featuring the nation’s elite sim racers, and the Campus Tour, a grassroots initiative bringing professional-grade simulators to universities nationwide to unearth fresh young talent.

After three intense races in the Grand Finals, which also marked the fourth and final round of the championship — brothers Nabil and Naquib Azlan claimed first and second place respectively in the overall Pro Class Championship, while Taj Izrin Aiman finished third after successfully defending his GT title.

The competition this year was top-tier, and everything boiled down to race strategy and execution,” said the 26-year-old Taj, who will join runner-ups Iqbal Suji and Chong Kai Chang to represent Malaysia at the Toyota GR Asia eSports GT Championship in Bangkok this November.

The trio will compete against the region’s best from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Singapore, as Malaysia defends its regional title following Taj’s historic victory in 2024, when he became Malaysia’s first-ever Asia-level eRacing champion.

New Format, New Challenges, New Talent

This year’s championship introduced a multi-platform format featuring Assetto Corsa, RaceRoom, iRacing, and Gran Turismo 7, a professional setup mirroring international eRacing leagues. Each platform presented unique handling dynamics, pushing competitors to adapt across diverse racing conditions.

The refreshed format also widened participation, with 35% of semi-finalists being new faces, many of them already established sim racing veterans.

““This year’s championship was way different, and the new format was not only good but extremely challenging, it forced us to adapt, learn, and elevate. Every platform tested different aspects of driving technique and race strategy,” said Pro Champion Nabil, who took home RM25,000. “Without sim racing, I wouldn’t be where I am today. It continues to shape me into a better, more competitive driver.”

Having built his name in sim racing before going on to accomplish so much in real world racing, Nabil said his return to sim continues to be part of his personal development as a racing driver.

Campus Tour & Media Exhibition – Bringing Racing to Everyone

Complementing the main competition, Toyota’s Campus Tour series brought the thrill of eRacing to 8 universities across the nation, reinforcing Toyota’s commitment to developing talent at the grassroots level. The top 10 fastest participants from each campus earned a spot in the Grand Finals, where Randy Goh from INTI Subang emerged as the victor.

Adding to the excitement, a Media Exhibition Race saw 10 first-time media participants trade keyboards for steering wheels in an exhilarating hands-on experience. The friendly race blended adrenaline, laughter, and deeper appreciation for the skill and precision demanded of professional sim racers, further strengthening Toyota’s engagement with the media and motorsport community.

Driving the Future of Mobility and Talent Development

“Racing, both virtual and real, has been Toyota’s realm since 2017. Our goal has always been to develop Malaysian talent, create champions, and build a sustainable pathway from sim to circuit,” said Datuk Ravindran K., President of UMW Toyota Motor. “Four of our ten finalists have already achieved success in real-world motorsport, a testament to Toyota’s philosophy of Pushing the Limits for Better.”

Through initiatives like the Toyota GR Malaysia eRacing Championship, Campus Tour, and Young Talent Development Programme, Toyota continues to champion its vision of Mobility for All — empowering youth through access, opportunity, and growth.

By nurturing digital racers, fostering technical and mental resilience, and opening doors to real-world opportunities, Toyota reaffirms that mobility is not just about movement, it’s about empowering people to move forward in life.

2026 Rookie Programme Registration Now Open

The Grand Finals also mark the opening of registration for the 2026 intake of the Toyota GAZOO Racing Young Talent Development Programme, offering aspiring racers aged 16 to 22 the chance to compete in the Rookie Class of the 2026 Toyota GAZOO Racing Malaysia Vios Challenge.

Open to both sim racers and karters, the programme provides holistic training under professional mentors — a proven launch pad for many of Malaysia’s top racing talents today.

Registration is now open at tyt.my/rookiesignup2026 and can also be accessed via Toyota GAZOO Racing Malaysia’s official social media platforms.

Aspiring racers are encouraged to apply early! Registration closes on 26 October 2025. Don’t miss the chance to take the first step from simulator or kart to circuit and be part of Malaysia’s next generation of racing talent.

For more information, visit www.toyota.com.my/en/tgrmalaysia or catch all the highlights from the 2025 Toyota GR Malaysia eRacing Championship on: