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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)

It was not a surprise when Hiroki Ono of Japan bagged a double-victory on home-soil in the recent TVS Asia One Make Championship races and it is definitely not new that he still graces the top spot. However, intriguing in the season’s updates are the competitive stride and the upgraded performances of duo Ramdan Rosli of Malaysia and Sartak Chavan of India who now share the same scores on the board. Which one of them would take lead in Round 4 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at Mandalika International Circuit? Last season, Hiroki lost his winning streak to Ramdan on the grounds of Mandalika when the Malaysian pulled a stunner in Race 2 to bag his first win for the season. Sartak on the other hand concluded the round third, twice after the massive tug of war among the trio. This season, while Hiroki maintains his superiority in the racing series with an advantage of 16 points, Ramdan and Sartak on the other hand have some scores to settle especially with the growing rivalry between them at 108 points each. Commenting on the race, Hiroki said, “Round 1 and Round 2 of this season was really but Round 3 on my home-ground was a fantastic race for me. It is definitely not an easy season but that is what that makes the race not just interesting but also a motivational factor for me. As long as my machine is in a good condition and with a perfect setup, I have the potential to win once again this season. So, I am actually not that worried. For Mandalika, I am gearing up as usual. The circuit layout comprises a long-straight so it’s one of the circuits that can easily pull in strong contention from the rivals. I will draw from my strengths however in braking to ensure that I am in a good space and position during the race. The ultimate goal is to make it championship, for two-consecutive years. To achieve that, I truly have to be focused, win and earn as many points as possible.” Ramdan said, “Last season was really wonderful for me and I have those memories, fresh in my mind. I will continue to do my best and try to emulate the strategies that worked best on the circuit ground, perhaps take another win along the way. The rivalry is as good as it gets which means, the challenges are going to be pretty much the same across the rounds. We have those among the front troop which are the ones to be mindful of as they know their strategies well. I usually don’t compare myself with the other riders but instead, compare my performance on a round-to-round basis to see where I can fix. I know that I have a good pace and I have always enjoyed riding on Mandalika ground. I also like the circuit layout as it is easy to tackle. My goal this season is surely to take the crowning victory but at the same time, it is about re-scaling the benchmarks and marking more wins.” Sartak on the other hand said, “This season comes with many experiences put into good use. I have implemented different riding styles and techniques which have been really effective especially when managing different circuit grounds with different kinds of challenges and layouts. Just 16 points to the leader and tied points for 2 or 3 position but I don’t want to put myself under any kind of pressure at the moment. I would like to think and work more in achieving the results rather than putting a fixed mark on a particular target. Mandalika is a great ground and my favourite part is the fast sectors of the track. The result in Thailand has really been the highlight this season for me and a motivational factor to push harder. So, I will go all out in the coming round and hope to score something more than the usual. Of course, the goal this season and every other season is to be a champion but again, it is not as easy as it sounds. So, keeping my fingers crossed!”

Round 3 at the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, delivered edge-of-the-seat drama in the TVS Asia One Make Championship, as Japan’s Hiroki Ono celebrated his double win after another sensational victory in Race 2. At the start, Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli launched strongly alongside India’s Sarthak Chavan, with local hero Hiroki Ono settling into third. Within seconds, however, Hiroki wasted no time seizing the lead in front of his home crowd. By lap 2, the order saw Hiroki controlling the race ahead of Ramdan, Sarthak, Luis Miguel in fourth, and Japan’s Shingo Iidaka in fifth. Hiroki turned up the pace on lap 3, setting the fastest lap of the race at 2’05.331s, steadily stretching his advantage as Ramdan gave chase.On lap 4, Luis Miguel closed the gap from fourth and made a decisive move past Sarthak to slot into third. By lap 5, Hiroki had sprinted 4.168s clear of Ramdan, who now faced immense pressure from the Spaniard behind. Luis launched an attack and briefly grabbed second place, but Ramdan refused to surrender and reclaimed his position. Sarthak, meanwhile, regrouped and reeled both riders back in, setting up a dramatic final showdown.While the battle for second raged on, Hiroki stayed in a league of his own, crossing the line unchallenged in 16’52.533s to complete a dominant double win on home soil. Behind him, Sarthak’s last-lap charge paid off as he snatched second place in 16’59.356s, just edging Ramdan, who secured a hard-fought third at 16’59.391s. Hiroki Ono stated, “Today was a little difficult for me because the temperature was much higher than yesterday. When it’s hot, managing the tyres is very tricky, but I kept my concentration right until the end. I’m really happy to get the double win this weekend, it feels amazing at my home track. I want to thank everyone who supported me. Arigatou gozaimasu!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

Race 1 of the TVS ASIA One Make Championship, held in conjunction with Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, delivered an electrifying spectacle today at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, with local favourite Hiroki Ono taking a commanding victory on home ground. Earlier in the day, Japan’s Hiroki Ono showcased his speed by seizing pole position with a blistering lap time of 2’04.580s in the combined qualifying session. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli lined up alongside him in second with 2’05.727s, while India’s Sarthak Chavan secured the final front-row slot with a time of 2’06.062s. As the race got underway, Hiroki Ono made a clean getaway to lead the opening lap ahead of Hunter Corney from Australia, Md Ramdan Rosli from Malaysia, and Sarthak Chavan from India. The opening lap, however, saw early drama as Farish Hafiy from Malaysia suffered a high-side and Rendi from Indonesia crashed out. By lap 2, Hiroki maintained his lead with Ramdan and Sarthak locked in pursuit while Luis Miguel from Spain made a strong push to climb to fourth place ahead of Hunter. On lap 3, Sarthak found a way past Ramdan, who responded with a determined lap of 2’06.083s to fight back for position. As the laps ticked by, Hiroki began to stretch his advantage, clocking the fastest lap of the race with a 2’05.266s on lap 5 and edging a second clear of the chasing group. Behind him, Sarthak and Ramdan continued an intense battle for second place, with Luis and Hunter duelling for fourth. By lap 7, Hiroki had carved out a 3.948s lead over Sarthak in second, with Ramdan close behind and Luis and Hunter still in contention for fourth. On the final lap, Hiroki kept his composure under pressure, pushing hard to the chequered flag and sealing a dominant win at 16’52.484s. Sarthak secured second place at 16’56.870s, just edging out Ramdan in third at 16’56.915s. Hiroki Ono said, “I’m really happy I got the Race 1 victory in Motegi, it means a lot to me. This morning’s qualifying gave me great confidence and in Race 1 I just stayed fully focused, kept my lap times strong, and managed the race well. Everything went smoothly for me today, but I know tomorrow will be tougher. I’ll keep working hard and I hope I can deliver another strong result in Race 2.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1