TVS Asia One Make

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered a thrilling conclusion to the TVS ASIA One Make Championship at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, as Japan’s Hiroki Ono powered to a dominant Race 2 victory, securing his second consecutive overall championship title. The race ignited with India’s Sarthak Chavan blasting off the line to take the early lead, closely followed by Malaysia’s Md Haziq Md Fairues and Spain’s Luis Miguel. By Lap 2, Hiroki sliced his way through the front group to snatch the lead, while Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli, who had a slower start, quickly regrouped and placed himself firmly in the lead pack. Sarthak maintained third as the pace intensified. On Lap 3, Hiroki stamped his authority by clocking the fastest lap of 1’49.918s, though Ramdan launched a strong attack to momentarily grab the front. Hiroki stayed composed, reclaiming the lead and defending fiercely. Lap 4 saw a bold and brilliant manoeuvre from Sarthak, who overtook both Hiroki and Ramdan in a single move to take command of the race, with Luis close behind and ready to strike. The battle remained unpredictable through Lap 5, as riders continued to shuffle positions in a tense, high-speed chess match at the front. By Lap 6, Hiroki tightened his rhythm, regained the lead, and began edging away, slowly but steadily opening the gap to the chasing group. On Lap 7, Haziq, who had climbed back to second, crashed out. Mere seconds later, Sarthak also fell on the same lap, abruptly ending both riders’ podium hopes. Entering the final lap, Hiroki had built a decisive three-second gap ahead of the rest. With a flawless and calculated performance, the Japanese star stormed past the chequered flag in 14’44.800s to claim victory. Ramdan finished second in 14’48.452s, while Luis Miguel secured third at 14’48.472s after a tight sprint to the line. With this triumph, Hiroki Ono clinched the 2025 TVS ASIA One Make Championship, amassing 239 points across the season. Malaysia’s Ramdan concluded the year as runner-up with 224 points, while Sarthak sealed third overall with 200 points. Hiroki expressed, “I’m really happy right now. Yesterday I finished fourth and that result wasn’t good for me, so today I changed my mentality completely. Compared to yesterday, I felt much more relaxed and focused only on my riding style, with one clear target which is victory. In the end, that mindset gave me a good advantage. I want to thank the organisers, the TVS ASIA One Make Championship staff, and everyone who supported me. This season was very tough because the riders came from a very high level, but I enjoyed it a lot. Finally, I’ve achieved this title, just like last year, so now I have two titles in total.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2 1. HIROKI ONO – JAPAN (14’44.800s) 2. MD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (14’48.452s) 3. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (14’48.472s) 4. KANATAT JAIMAN – THAILAND (14’52.313s) 5. JHON A LOPEZ C – COLOMBIA (14’52.388s) TOP 5 – OVERALL RIDER STANDINGS 1. HIROKI ONO – JAPAN (239 points) 2. MD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (224 points) 3. SARTHAK CHAVAN – INDIA (200 points) 4. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (168 points) 5. CHIRANTH VISHWANATH – INDIA (114 points)

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 delivered a nail-biting Race 1 in the TVS ASIA One Make Championship at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand where Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli produced a heroic late-race surge to clinch a sensational win. As the lights went out, India’s Sarthak Chavan made a strong launch, but Japan’s Hiroki Ono wasted no time powering past to take the early advantage. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli also made swift progress, slotting himself into the fight for the lead within the opening corners. By Lap 2, Luis Miguel from Spain showed blistering pace, clocked a fastest lap of 1’51.279s to snatch second position as he set his sights on Hiroki. Ramdan held steady in fourth, managing his rhythm while keeping the leaders firmly in view. Hiroki continued to defend his lead under immense pressure, with Sarthak, Ramdan and Luis locked in a three-way scrap just fractions of a second behind him. On Lap 7, Ramdan ignited the crowd with a searing fastest lap of 1’50.234s, yet the tightly packed leading group prevented him from breaking away. The race remained too close to call, with five riders still in contention. The final lap saw Luis Miguel surged into the lead, followed closely by Hiroki, Sarthak, and Ramdan, intensifying the battle to the finish. Refusing to back down, Ramdan launched a fearless attack, slicing past his rival. His momentum was unstoppable as he stormed to the front and powered toward the chequered flag. Ramdan crossed the line victorious with a time of 14’52.044s, capping off one of the most dramatic finishes of the season. Luis secured second at 14’52.453s, while Sarthak completed the podium at 14’53.499s. Ramdan shared, “It was an unbelievable race and a very tough one for me. I came into this weekend not feeling well. I had a fever and flu, and at times I felt like I was losing concentration because of my condition. Even so, I performed well in yesterday’s sessions. This morning in Qualifying, we faced some issues with the bike and I couldn’t push to set a strong lap time. But the team did an excellent job getting the bike back into perfect shape for Race 1. I’m really happy with the result and I want to thank everyone who supported me.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1 1. MD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (14’52.044s) 2. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (14’52.453s) 3. SARTHAK CHAVAN – INDIA (14’53.499s) 4. HIROKI ONO – JAPAN (14’53.611s) 5. MD HAZIQ MD FAIRUES – MALAYSIA (14’53.663s)

Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 kicked off today at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, with the TVS ASIA One Make Championship delivering competitive action as riders tested their pace across two practice sessions. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli set the pace for the weekend, topping the combined practice results with a fastest lap of 1’50.000s in Practice 1. Ramdan’s consistent performance and precise control put him in a strong position heading into tomorrow’s Qualifying session. Close on his heels, Japan’s Hiroki Ono recorded 1’50.318s for second overall, while India’s Sarthak Chavan claimed third at 1’50.855s. Spain’s Luis Miguel posted 1’51.146s for fourth, and India’s Chiranth Vishwanath rounded out the top five with 1’51.431s. Ramdan commented, “For the first day, I’m really happy with a strong start to the final round. I know Chang International Circuit is not easy because it’s a track where many riders can perform well, as it doesn’t demand extreme technical skills. However, I managed to set the fastest lap times in both Practice 1 and Practice 2, which makes me very happy. I haven’t pushed too hard yet because I’m still fine-tuning my suspension setup. I hope that in tomorrow’s Qualifying session I can improve my lap times even further.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE RESULT 1. MD RAMDAN ROSLI – MALAYSIA (1’50.000s) 2. HIROKI ONO – JAPAN (1’50.318s) 3. SARTHAK CHAVAN – INDIA (1’50.855s) 4. LUIS MIGUEL – SPAIN (1’51.146s) 5. CHIRANTH VISHWANATH – INDIA (1’51.431s)

Round 5 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered a breathtaking Race 2 of the TVS ASIA One Make Championship at the Sepang International Circuit, as Japan’s Hiroki Ono stormed to yet another victory following an intense four-rider battle. At the race start, India’s Sarthak Chavan launched well but was immediately shadowed by Spain’s Luis Miguel, Japan’s Hiroki Ono, and Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli. By Lap 3, the four riders locked horns in a thrilling contest for the lead, pulling a five-second gap from the second group, led by Malaysia’s Md Haziq Md Fairues in fifth place. On Lap 4, Hiroki muscled his way to the front, though Ramdan pushed aggressively in a bid to overtake, with Luis and Sarthak also shuffling positions at every turn. The battle only grew more intense as the quartet extended their advantage to seven seconds over the chasing pack. The decisive moment came on the final lap when Hiroki unleashed a blistering pace, holding off relentless pressure from his rivals. The Japanese rider crossed the finish line in 14’23.119s, just 0.060s clear of Luis Miguel in second place at 14’23.179s, while Sarthak Chavan secured third at 14’23.224s. Malaysian hopes rested with Ramdan, who finished fourth at 14’23.762s, followed closely by compatriot Haziq in fifth at 14’31.994s. Hiroki expressed, “After the warm-up today, the rain came, but fortunately the race was dry, which made me really happy. The conditions were different compared to yesterday, where yesterday I was only fighting with Ramdan, but today I was battling with four riders right until the last turn. For me, this was a good advantage because I gained a lot of experience. This weekend I achieved pole position and two victories, which is very important for me. Now, I will stay focused on the final race in Thailand. Thank you very much to all the Japanese fans, Arigatou!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

Round 5 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 delivered an electrifying Race 1 of the TVS ASIA One Make Championship at the Sepang International Circuit, with Japan’s Hiroki Ono snatching a dramatic last-corner victory from Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli. As the lights went out, Spain’s Luis Miguel launched strongly off the line, but his lead was short-lived as Hiroki Ono capitalised on a wide first turn to surge to the front. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli immediately gave chase in second, followed by India’s Sarthak Chavan in third, Luis dropping to fourth, and Chiranth Vishwanath of India in fifth. By Lap 2, the leading quintet of Hiroki, Luis, Chiranth, Ramdan, and Sarthak had carved out a two-second advantage from the chasing group. Hiroki looked comfortable in command, but the battle behind remained intense. On Lap 3, Hiroki stamped his authority by clocking a fastest lap of 2’21.312s, while Ramdan muscled his way into second, demoting Sarthak to third. Luis and Chiranth continued their fight for fourth as the front-runners began to pull clear. The home crowd roared to life on Lap 4 when Ramdan responded with a blistering 2’21.166s, closing the gap to just 0.233s behind Hiroki. The duo began to break away from the chasing group, which trailed at 2.602s adrift, while the fight for the final podium spot intensified among Sarthak, Luis, and Chiranth. Lap 5 delivered heart-stopping drama as Hiroki and Ramdan traded overtakes for the lead, neither willing to give an inch. The final lap saw Ramdan edging into the lead, with Hiroki shadowing him at every corner. The Malaysian looked set to claim a famous home victory, but Hiroki launched a bold inside move at the final corner, seizing the win in 14’20.277s. Ramdan crossed just 0.047s behind at 14’20.324s, leaving the crowd in disbelief. Sarthak Chavan secured third at 14’22.419s, with Luis Miguel and Chiranth Vishwanath completing the top five. Hiroki reflected, “Race was very tough until the last lap fighting with Ramdan. But every lap I felt not too bad because I was relaxed. At the beginning, there was some battling with a few riders to get to the top, but in the last few laps it was just me and Ramdan. On the final corner, I decided to go from the inside and managed to take the win. This victory is very important for the championship. Tomorrow, my target is also to get another victory.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE

Round 5 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship 2025 ignited today at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, watched the TVS ASIA One Make Championship riders delivered thrilling action under scorching conditions, pushing to find the perfect rhythm during the two practice sessions. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli dominated the day, emerging as the fastest rider overall with a blistering 2’22.099s lap in Practice 2. His impressive pace set the benchmark for the weekend and gave him a solid foundation heading into tomorrow’s qualifying session. India’s Sarthak Chavan stayed hot on his heels, securing second in the combined practice results with 2’23.131s, while Japan’s Hiroki Ono, the reigning pace-setter from previous rounds, claimed third at 2’23.274s. Spain’s Luis Miguel and Indonesia’s Rendi rounded out the top five, posting competitive lap times of 2’24.030s and 2’24.467s, respectively. Ramdan shared, ” About today’s practice sessions, I’m really happy. From Practice 1 and Practice 2, I did well in everything regarding both the engine and the suspension. I didn’t make any changes to my bike starting from Practice 1, so I just enjoyed the moment on track and tried to set a good lap time. In Practice 2, the track temperature was a bit higher compared to this morning, but I still kept improving my lap times. I will maintain this momentum for tomorrow’s Qualifying as well as Race 1. Of course, since this is a home-ground race, I will give 120% to try to win both races” TOP 5 FASTEST – PRACTICE (COMBINED)

Defending champion and currently chart topper, Hiroki Ono of Japan has relentlessly pursued his mission to rise as a championship for the second consecutive year TVS Asia One Make Championship. However, his genius manoeuvring moves were progressively hampered by the enhanced and robust performance of Sartak Chavan of India and Ramdan Rosli of Malaysia who have both delivered a competitive stride throughout the season. The Japanese currently leads with a total of 151 points, followed by the Indian at 148 points and the Malaysian at 146 points. With not much of a difference in points, the rivalry which is evidently stronger this season has brought the trio to a close contention for the championship title. Unlike last season where Hiroki drew a huge point gap by Round 5, claiming an early champion title, this season has definitely been a test to his dexterity, consistency and competency. Can Hiroki accelerate further away from round 5 onwards? Last season, Hiroki scored a 25-pointer in Race 1 at Sepang before crumbling to a defeat by Ramdan at the second spot after a steady streak of win throughout the season. This season, Hiroki made it to the podium once at the second spot in Race 1 at the very same circuit ground. Clearly, Hiroki’s confidence at Sepang may not be as appealing especially with Ramdan injecting intense pressure and now with an additional rival, Sartak inching closer. That raises the question as much as it exhilarates the race further, will Hiroki be able to maintain his position on the scoreboard? Hiroki commented, “This season has been very tough for me. We have struggled with the machine from the very beginning of the season but that improved at Round 3 in Japan. I can only say that I was unlucky in the races before that and also in Race 2 at Mandalika. Emotionally, it has been frustrating but this is racing. This bounds to happen.; it is inevitable. But I am taking the high road to stay strong mentally so that I can focus on completing the rest of the rounds successfully. It is going to be challenging especially with the difference in performance compared to last season but I am determined to see through the full season with 100% effort.” “The rivals are definitely very strong – Sartak and Ramdan. They for one, have very good understanding of the machine therefore they are able to optimise the machine performance. I believe that the remaining races would be quite interesting. There will surely be an edge in the competition, especially for Ramdan at Sepang. I am not very good on that circuit ground but I am not bad either. In Round 2, I was just unlucky so hopefully and being optimistic, this round would rub off some good luck for me. The championship battle will surely go on till the very last race. That is something different from last season where I was able to take the title earlier. Anyway, the goal is to bag consecutive championship title. So, let’s see.”

Race 2 of Round 4 in the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship under the TVS ASIA One Make Championship brought high drama and national pride at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia, as Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli stormed to victory on National Day. The race began with Ramdan making a clean start from the front, while Japan’s Hiroki Ono was caught in an early collision with Australia’s Hunter Corney. Hiroki managed to rejoin, but the incident shuffled the order. Ramdan initially led the pack with Indonesia’s Decksa Almer Alfarezal close behind. By the second lap, India’s Sarthak Chavan began mounting pressure on the Malaysian, and by lap 3, he slotted himself into second place, relentlessly shadowing the leader. Indonesia’s Rendi and Spain’s Luis Miguel also joined the battle within the chasing group. The defining moment arrived on lap 4 when Sarthak made a bold move to overtake Ramdan. However, the Malaysian rider swiftly countered, regaining control at the front. From there, Ramdan held his nerve and powered his way to the chequered flag, crossing the finish line at 14’11.022s to secure a historic victory for Malaysia on its Independence Day. Sarthak finished just a whisker behind, only 0.007 seconds adrift, clocking 14’11.029s to take second, while Luis completed the podium in third at 14’12.221s. Ramdan expressed, “I would like to thank my TVS crew that solved my mechanical problem yesterday. I really hoped that I could also win yesterday’s race, but I couldn’t make it, and that made me emotional and sad. But today, I proved that I can win. This victory is for Malaysia, and for all my family who are watching from home.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship delivered another breathtaking showcase in the TVS ASIA One Make Championship at the Mandalika International Circuit, Indonesia, where Japan’s Hiroki Ono stormed to a decisive Race 1 victory with a flawless display of pace and control. As the lights went out, Australia’s Hunter Corney got off to a strong launch but was swiftly overtaken by Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli, who seized the early lead. Behind them, Hiroki fought to break into the front but found himself shuffled back into sixth place after the opening exchanges. By Lap 2, Ramdan led the charge with Hunter close behind, while India’s Sarthak Chavan, Hiroki, and Indonesia’s Decksa Almer Alfarezel stayed firmly in the hunt. Momentum began to swing on Lap 3, as Hiroki clawed his way forward to join Ramdan, Sarthak, and Indonesia’s Rendi in the battle for podium positions. The defining moment came on Lap 4, when Hiroki recorded the fastest lap of the race at 1’45.518s, overtaking Ramdan to snatch the lead. Sarthak moved into third, while local heroes Rendi and Decksa gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about in fourth and fifth. From there, Hiroki never looked back. By Lap 6, the Japanese ace had stretched his advantage to two seconds ahead of the chasing pack, leaving Sarthak, Ramdan, and Rendi locked in a thrilling tussle for the podium. In the closing stages, Rendi surged past Chavan to take second spot, sparking roars of approval from the Indonesian fans. But at the chequered flag, it was all about Hiroki. The Japanese rider crossed the finish line in 14’11.874s, a commanding 3.370s clear of his rivals. Behind him, Sarthak reclaimed second place with a bold final-lap maneuver, clocking 14’15.244s, while Rendi was forced to settle for third in 14’15.709s, less than half a second adrift. Hiroki said, “The race was a little bit tough because, at the beginning, I was fighting with many riders. Lap by lap, I pushed my best and managed to improve my pace. Finally, I took the victory, and I’m very happy with this win!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1

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)