MSBK Round 2 Interview | JP: “I’ll Turn This Frustration Into Results at the Next Round”

Before MSBK Round 2, He Jun Peng (JP) made his goal clear. “I’m aiming to win Group B.”

Armed with a significantly revised bike setup and months of preparation, he qualified 10th and finished Race 1 in 10th place. In Race 2, however, while pushing to fight for a stronger result, a small mistake ended his race with a crash and a DNF.

Looking back on the weekend, JP reflected on both the valuable lessons he gained and the frustration that still lingers.

MSBK Round 2 Interview

I’m Really Frustrated.

Asked how he honestly felt after the weekend, JP didn’t hesitate.

I’m really frustrated.

Failing to finish Race 2 felt like letting a podium opportunity slip away with his own hands.

It felt like I handed a trophy to someone else.

More than the crash itself, what hurt the most was watching a result that had seemed within reach disappear.

A Completely Different Bike

Before Round 2, the team made major changes to the motorcycle, including suspension settings and gearing. Even before the race weekend, JP had spoken positively about the new package.

After racing with it, his confidence only grew.

The bike feels completely different now. The acceleration is much stronger, the front end gives me great support under hard braking, and the rear is much more stable on corner exit. It gives me the confidence to get back on the throttle much earlier.

Although the results didn’t fully reflect the bike’s potential, JP believes the team is moving in the right direction.

Saving Everything for the Final Three Laps

During Race 2, JP spent much of the race following two riders ahead, running as part of a three-rider group. Rather than attacking immediately, he had a clear strategy.

My plan was to stay with the riders ahead, conserve my energy, study their lines, and then make my move during the final three laps—or at least hold my position until the finish.

Ironically, slowing his pace to execute that plan caused him to drift away from his natural rhythm. Entering Turn 4, he carried too much speed into the braking zone. The front tire lost grip, ending his race.

Because I relaxed my pace too much, I lost my own rhythm without realizing it, and that’s where I made the mistake.

A split-second misjudgment brought an otherwise promising race to an early end.

Constantly Changing Track Conditions

The weather proved to be one of the toughest opponents of the weekend.

Rain arrived shortly after qualifying began, and Race 1 took place in tricky mixed conditions with both dry and wet sections of track.

I’d never experienced conditions like that before. I had to push, but at the same time I couldn’t afford to crash. It was a real struggle at the beginning.

Changing conditions demanded not only speed, but also constant judgment about tires, grip levels, and race management.

“I Have Different Modes.”

Despite the disappointment, JP believes he gained something valuable.

I learned how to adjust my rhythm depending on the track conditions and the tires.

He then shared a phrase that perfectly summarized his biggest lesson from the weekend.

I have different modes. The key is knowing when to switch into the right one.

Different weather, different grip levels, and different race situations all require different approaches.

Learning how to adapt became JP’s biggest takeaway from Round 2.

Taking This Frustration Into Round 3

When asked what he most wants to improve before the next round, JP answered immediately.

My braking, my mindset, and my physical.

Finally, he shared a message for everyone supporting him.

I’m sorry I couldn’t make the most of the opportunity this time. Watching my rivals stand on the podium was incredibly frustrating. I’ll remember this feeling, and I’ll come back stronger next round.

“Complicated and Unpredictable.”

If he had to describe MSBK Round 2 in just one sentence, JP’s answer was simple.

Complicated and unpredictable.

Qualifying started on slick tires before rain suddenly arrived. Race 1 required split-second decisions in mixed conditions. Race 2 saw incidents from the opening lap, with riders running extremely close together throughout the race.

For JP, that perfectly summed up the entire weekend.

Although Round 2 ended with disappointment, it also helped him better understand himself—how to adapt to changing conditions, manage different race situations, and continue improving as a rider.

The frustration from Round 2 won’t end there.

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