Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia, saw the TVS ASIA One Make Championship ignite with two intense practice sessions. By the end of the day, Hiroki Ono from Japan emerged as the pace-setter, stamping his authority with a blistering 1’45.680s lap in Practice 1 that remained unbeaten.
Morning conditions proved crucial, with most riders setting their quickest laps in the first session. Md Ramdan Rosli from Malaysia came within striking distance, just 0.066s behind Hiroki on a 1’45.746s lap. Chiranth Vishwanath from India also impressed, closing out the top three with a solid 1’46.341s from Practice 2.
The battle for the remaining positions in the top five showcased the depth of talent. Sarthak Chavan from India delivered consistency across both sessions with a 1’46.697s, while Luis Miguel from Spain clawed his way into fifth with a 1’46.716s, ensuring a tight spread of just 1.036s across the top group.
Hiroki expressed, “Today I went out alone in both the morning and afternoon sessions. I set a not-so-bad lap time, and the bike is feeling better. But I think in qualifying and the race, many riders will be coming after me. Maybe I will have to fight with other riders, and the last lap, last corner could be intense.”
With Hiroki’s speed setting the standard and rivals hot on his heels, the TVS ASIA One Make Championship is primed for a fiercely competitive qualifying session tomorrow at Mandalika International Circuit.
TOP 5 FASTEST – PRACTICE (COMBINED)
- HIROKI ONO – JAPAN (1’45.680s)
- MD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (1’45.746s)
- CHIRANTH VISHWANATH – INDIA (1’46.341s)
- SARTHAK CHAVAN – INDIA (1’46.697s)
- LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (1’46.716s)