TVS Asia One Make

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

Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship got underway today at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, where India’s Sarthak made a powerful statement by finishing as the fastest rider in the combined practice sessions of the TVS ASIA One Make Championship. In Practice 1, Japan’s Hiroki Ono immediately made waves, topping the chart with a time of 2’06.916s. Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli followed closely with 2’07.008s, while Sarthak placed third with 2’07.143s. But it was Practice 2 where Sarthak roared back in style—unleashing a scorching lap of 2’06.613s to top the session and ultimately claim the day’s fastest combined time. Hiroki maintained strong form with a 2’06.901s to secure second, while Ramdan stayed consistent in third at 2’07.310s. With Sarthak’s impressive rebound and Hiroki’s consistency, the battle lines are clearly drawn for tomorrow’s qualifying session. Sarthak said, “It was a good session today, finishing on top in the combined practice results. The track didn’t offer the best grip due to earlier rain before our category went out, but I still managed to set a strong lap time and put myself at the top. It’s not a bad way to start the weekend. Tomorrow, I’ll aim to maintain this pace and be even better than today.” TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE

It was a one-up for the Spaniard in TVS Asia One Make Championship when he seized the moment at the right time to bag a win in Race 2 at Sepang, sparking a dramatic rivalry between Malaysian, Ramdan Rosli who was expected to pocket a double win on home-soil and defending champion, Hiroki Ono of Japan who was all about calling the shots in the game. With his first victory in hand, can Luis Miguel take the winning momentum up a notch and fight home-boy at Mobility Resort Motegi in Round 3 of IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship? Luis may be a debutante but he was definitely quick to learn the ropes and unexpectedly, in the midst of rivalry and chaos among the top three contenders in Round 1, he bagged his first podium in Race 1. Although he succumbed to a “DNF” in Race 2, the Spanish rider, known to quietly strike from the back, pulled himself back up and juggled his cards carefully to score fourth in Race 1 of Round 2 before pulling a stunner in Race 2 to close the deal. Consequently, he sits at the fourth spot in the overall charts, 14 points shy from penetrating the top-three goal. But the journey to stardom is a long, windy road and with the top three contenders having experience as an added advantage on the upcoming circuit ground, it’s hard to say if Luis could match up to the rivalry. For Hiroki, it’s his playground that he is extremely well-versed with unless there is an encounter with a troubled machine. Ramdan on the other hand was not bad himself when he bagged a 3-3 last season on the circuit ground. Perhaps, a more realistic approach would be to tackle his closest opponent, Sartak who took sixth in Race 1 before going down with a “DNF” in Race 2. Commenting on the race, Luis said, “It was nothing to do with luck for me. Throughout the race, I have been studying the riders, the moves as well as their strengths and weaknesses. They began faltering towards the last lap and that was an open goal for me. I charged ahead where I knew I had the upper-hand in terms of speed and made it. The coming round will be a new experience for me. I’ve never raced there but I kind of like how it is. I also know that the rivalry will be strong on the circuit ground and one that we all have to be careful with is Hiroki since it’s him home-ground.” “I have trained on various machines but adapting to TVS Apache RR310 has been easy. I was able to do it pretty quickly. This also worked well with the different circuits. That’s one thing I would take credit for, in terms of adapting. But of course, the machine itself gives me a good feeling. It is a very good machine and compared to the bikes I’ve raced on previously, TVS Apache is much bigger. So, it’s a good experience for me, overall. At the moment, I am not too worried about the overall standings but my goal is to remain focused and being able to finish the race in a good position. I would like to avoid making any mistakes, preferably.”

The Race 2 of Round 2 at the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship at the Sepang International Circuit saw Luis Miguel from Spain clinched a thrilling victory in the TVS Asia One Make Championship. The race kicked off with Hiroki Ono of Japan taking the early lead, quickly followed by Malaysia’s Md Ramdan Rosli, who was determined to make his move. Meanwhile, Sarthak Chavan from India hovered just 0.3 seconds behind, while Luis Miguel, initially 1 second off the pace, steadily closed the gap, making his way back into contention for a spot in the top four. However, on Lap 3, a red flag was brought out following a crash involving Chiranth Vishwanath from India and Arsyad Rusydi from Singapore. The riders were unharmed, but the incident led to a restart with four laps to go. As the race restarted, Ramdan led the charge, but Hiroki wasted no time reclaiming the top spot after a strong move at Turn 1, with Luis holding firm in third position. The battle for first place was intense, with Ramdan, Hiroki, and Sarthak all fiercely jostling for position, while Luis quietly closed the gap to the front runners. Together, the top four riders managed to pull a significant 5.6-second gap on the chasing pack. In the final lap, the battle for the lead reached its climax. As Ramdan and Hiroki continued swapping positions, disaster struck for Hiroki, who lost control and went wide on the final turn. Seizing the opportunity, Luis made a brilliant pass to take the lead. He held it until the chequered flag, crossing the finish line in 9’34.191s, a mere 0.049 seconds ahead of Ramdan, who completed the race in 9’34.240s. Sarthak rounded out the podium in third place with a time of 9’34.402s. Luis expressed his joy, “It was a great race for me. I had a good start, and by Lap 3, I was about 1 second behind the leaders. On the last lap, I caught up and made my move in the final corner. I passed Ramdan and Hiroki, and the victory was mine. It feels amazing, and I had no worries about the outcome once I saw the opportunity.” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2

Race 1 of the TVS Asia One Make Championship, held in conjunction with Round 2 of the 2025 IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, delivered a thrilling showdown today at the Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia, with local favourite Md Ramdan Rosli emerging victorious on home soil. Earlier in the day, Ramdan secured pole position with a blistering lap time of 2’20.784s during qualifying. Japan’s Hiroki Ono followed closely in second with 2’21.858s, while India’s Sarthak Chavan completed the front row in third with 2’22.752s. When the lights went out, Ramdan got off to a strong start, taking control of the race early. He was closely pursued by Sarthak and Hiroki, setting up a fierce battle among the trio, all of whom were part of the 2024 top three in the standings. By lap 2, the leading trio had carved out a 2 second gap from the chasing pack, solidifying their positions at the front. On lap 4, Hiroki Ono momentarily took over the lead but ran wide at turn 14, allowing Ramdan and Sarthak to slip past. However, the experienced Japanese rider responded quickly, regaining the lead on lap 5. As the final lap unfolded, in a sensational final corner move, Ramdan made his move on Hiroki at the final turn, overtaking him and storming across the finish line to seal a memorable win in front of the home crowd at 14’20.495s. Hiroki finished second with a time of 14’20.661s, while Sarthak completed the race in third at 14’21.081s. Ramdan shared, “I am really happy that I could finish on top of the podium today. On Friday, I had a big issue with the bike, but I stayed positive. This morning, I had a really good feeling, I refreshed my mind, and I was focused on winning my home race, and I did it! I proved I can win. I want to thank the crew who worked on my bike over the past two days, this win is for them. I dedicate this victory to my family, my wife, and my son who are watching me from home. I’m really happy today. Thank you!” TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1