Hiroki Ono from Japan capped off an outstanding season with a double victory, securing both the race win in the TVS Asia One Make Championship, Round 6 of the IDEMITSU FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, which concluded at the Chang International Circuit and the championship title. Meanwhile, Malaysian rider Mohd Ramdan Rosli fought valiantly to finish fourth in Race 2, earning himself the first runner-up position in the overall championship standings. Indian youngster Sarthak Chavan with a second position finish in race1 finished third in the championship.
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Race1:
In the earlier qualifying session, Malaysian 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 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. 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. Chiranth Vishwanath finished in fifth position.
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.
Race2:
Hiroki Ono from Japan capped off an outstanding season with a double victory, securing both the race win and the championship title. Meanwhile, Malaysian rider Mohd Ramdan Rosli fought valiantly to finish fourth in Race 2, earning himself the first runner-up position in the overall championship standings.
Ramdan’s determination was evident from the very start. With the championship already sealed by Hiroki in Round 5, Ramdan was eager to secure the runner-up spot in the championship standings, and he was not going to let anything stand in his way. The battle for victory was fierce, with Ramdan and Hiroki exchanging blows throughout the race. Despite Hiroki’s confirmed title win, the Japanese rider showed no mercy, continuing to push at the front, making sure Ramdan had to earn his position.
Adding to the intensity was Thailand’s Atih Kanghair, who had the home crowd behind him and was determined to make an impact. Atih was relentless, pushing hard to secure the top spot as he fought tooth and nail against the likes of Ramdan and Hiroki.
Indian rider Sarthak Chavan, who had been a consistent podium finisher throughout the season, was also in the mix. He gave it his all to secure another podium in his final race of the season at the Chang International Circuit, further increasing the intensity of the already-dramatic battle.
In the final laps of the 8-lap race, it was Hiroki who crossed the line first, clinching his second victory of the weekend with a time of 14’59:946s. Atih followed closely behind, finishing in second place with a time of 15’00:348s, while Mohd Ramdan Rosli who finished third with a time of 15’01:830s, was penalised a dropped of 1 position due to exceeding track limit at last turn watched Vorapong Malahuan from Thailand took third place. However, Ramdan still managed to secured the runner-up spot in the overall championship standings.
Reflecting on his victory, Hiroki Ono said, "I am very, very happy to finish the season as number one. Today’s race was also very tough, but I really enjoyed fighting with all the riders. It was a fantastic race, and I’m grateful for the incredible support I’ve received this season from ARRC, TVS Racing, and all of my sponsors. I couldn’t have asked for a better conclusion to my championship journey." Ramdan, although disappointed with not winning Race 2, was thrilled with his overall achievement.
“It’s been a tough season, but finishing as the first runner-up in the championship is something I’m very proud of. I gave it my all today, and while I really wanted to win, I’m grateful for all the support I’ve received throughout the year. It’s an honor to represent Malaysia on this stage, and I’m looking forward to what the future holds. Congratulations to Hiroki for an outstanding season,” Mohd Ramdan Rosli commented.
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