Race 1 of the TVS Asia One Make Championship, Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, took place today at the Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, saw Japanese rider Hiroki Ono celebrated victory.
In the earlier qualifying session, Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Rosli claimed pole position with a blistering lap time of 1’51:120s. Close behind him was Japan’s Hiroki Ono in second, clocking in at 1’51:273s, while India’s Chiranth Vishwanath rounded out the top three with a time of 1’51:682s.
When the race commenced, Ramdan quickly asserted his dominance, leading the pack as Hiroki remained in close pursuit. Chiranth held third position, but the field quickly became a battleground, with overtaking moves happening throughout the opening laps. Ramdan’s aggressive pace aimed to create a gap, but Hiroki stayed within striking distance, applying consistent pressure.
The turning point came on the final lap, when Sarthak made an ambitious move, overtaking both Ramdan and Hiroki to briefly take the lead. However, a small mistake from Sarthak at the final turn allowed Hiroki to capitalize. With impeccable timing, Hiroki made a swift move, darting through the gap and speeding past the competitors to claim the victory in a time of 14’56:727s.
Hiroki commented, “It was an incredibly tough race, with constant battles and fierce competition throughout the entire race. I was fighting hard with the group, and every lap was a challenge, but I really enjoyed the experience. I felt no pressure, which gave me a huge advantage, allowing me to stay focused and make the right moves at the right moments. I was able to remain calm and patient, waiting for the perfect opportunity. Today, I’m thrilled to take the victory. I’m excited to race better in Race 2 tomorrow.”
Second place went to Sarthak, who finished just 0:122s behind Hiroki with a time of 14’56:849s. Thailand’s Atih Kanghair, starting from fourth, put in an impressive performance, overtaking Ramdan in the final stages to secure third place in 14’56:896s.
TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 1
TVS Asia One Make Championship
- Hiroki Ono – Japan (14’56:727s)
- Sarthak Chavan – India (14’56:849s)
- Atih Kanghair – Thailand (14’56:896s)
- Mohd Ramdan Rosli – Malaysia (14’57:166s)
- Chiranth Vishwanath – India (14’57:226s)