Round 3 of the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship took place today at the Mobility Resort Motegi, Japan, where local hero Riichi Takahira of TY Antares Racing Team led the charge as the fastest rider in the AP250 combined practice sessions.
In Practice 1, it was Mohammad Murobbil Vitoni of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM who led the pack with a best lap of 2’08.425s. Close behind were Japan’s wild card entries—Ryota Ogiwara of SANWA RACING TEAM with 2’09.093s and Ryuji Yokoe of TEAM TECH2 & YSS with 2’09.104s.
Riichi turned up the heat in Practice 2, topping the session with an impressive 2’07.533s. Just 0.002s behind, Fadillah Arbi Aditama of ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM placed second with 2’07.535s, and Candra H of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA slotted into third with 2’08.449s.
Practice 3 saw Murobbil rise once more, dominating the session with 2’07.656s. Krittapat Keankum of YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM followed at 2’07.866s, while Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi of YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA posted 2’07.904s for third.
With his performance in Practice 2, Riichi emerged as the fastest overall in combined times—sending a strong signal ahead of qualifying. Arbi and Murobbil completed the top three, both shaping up as formidable challengers in the title race.
Riichi stated, “I crashed during Practice 3, but physically I’m okay. I think tomorrow might be challenging because of possible rain—I’m unsure about the weather conditions. Still, I’ll do my best to aim for pole position and hopefully set a new record.”
TOP 5 FASTEST – COMBINED PRACTICE
- Riichi Takahira – TY Antares Racing Team (2’07.533s)
- Fadillah Arbi Aditama – ASTRA HONDA RACING TEAM (2’07.535s)
- Mohammad Murobbil Vitoni – YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM (2’07.656s)
- Krittapat Keankum – YAMAHA THAILAND RACING TEAM (2’07.866s)
- Muhammad Fadhil Musyavi – YAMAHA RACING INDONESIA (2’07.904s)