2025 ARRC TVS Asia One Make Championship: India’s Chavan and Vishwanath Make History in Thailand

The 2025 Idemitsu FIM Asia Road Racing Championship saw a historic moment for India at Thailand’s Chang International Circuit, where Sarthak Chavan and Chiranth Vishwanath finished 1-2 in Race 2 of the TVS ASIA One Make Championship. The race began with Australia’s Hunter Corney leading, followed by Japan’s Hiroki Ono and India’s Sarthak closely behind. Chiranth set the fastest lap with a time of 1’50.737s and reached a top speed of 207.3 km/h, adding excitement to the race.

After many lead changes, Sarthak Chavan won his first race in the championship, finishing with a time of 14’56.976s, just 0.130s ahead of Chiranth. Hiroki Ono took third, finishing only 0.240s behind the winner. Hunter Corney, who led early, dropped out of the podium fight on the final lap after a collision, making for a dramatic end to the race.

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Sarthak Chavan said: 'The last lap was really intense; my bike felt like it was dropping a bit of power, but it was still a great race. I managed to do a good lap time and finish in P1. After about 10 years of being here, my national anthem is finally played in ARRC. I’m happy. Of course, some will say their bike is slow, but that’s not possible because everyone here has the same bike. It was a wonderful opportunity and race.'

As the championship moves forward, their performances have set high expectations for the season ahead, while rivals like Hiroki Ono and Hunter Corney will be eager to strike back in the coming rounds.

2025 ARRC TVS Asia One Make Championship

For the 2025 season, TVS Racing has enhanced the TVS Apache RR 310 motorcycles used in the TVS Asia One Make Championship. With increased power, these upgraded bikes offer faster acceleration and higher top speeds. Advanced friction reduction technology and improved coatings enhance performance and reliability, while updates to the water-cooling system ensure optimal engine temperatures during the intense Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) conditions.

The 2025 TVS Asia One Make Championship features a competitive field of 15 riders from 12 countries. This includes seven returning racers, three of whom are from India, and eight new entrants. The final spot on the grid will be filled by a wildcard rider from India, England, or Argentina, adding an extra layer of excitement to the season.

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After an exciting opening round in Thailand, the championship moves to Malaysia’s Sepang International Circuit from May 31 to June 1.