NEWS

ARRC AP250 Race 1 | Hiroki Ono Stuns the Field with Debut Victory

At Round 2 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship held at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, the AP250 Race 1 delivered a dramatic and hard-fought battle.

Replacement rider Hiroki Ono of HONDA RACING VIETNAM started from the front row after qualifying second and quickly became one of the key contenders. Throughout the race, home favorites and top riders including Krittapat Keankum, Panjaruch Chitwirulchat, and Rheza Danica Ahrens traded positions at the front, keeping the leading pack tightly grouped until the final lap.

Under intense pressure, Hiroki stayed composed through the closing corners and crossed the line first with a time of 18’48.695s, securing a remarkable victory in his very first AP250 appearance. Rheza Danica Ahrens finished second in 18’48.809s, just 0.114 seconds behind, while Panjaruch Chitwirulchat completed the podium in front of the Thai fans.

This race once again highlighted the intensity of the AP250 class, where calm decision-making and precision under pressure can decide everything.

ARRC UB150 Race 1 | Fadli Rigani Stuns the Field with Dramatic Victory

At Round 2 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship held at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand, the UB150 category delivered one of the most thrilling races of the season.

From the opening laps, the race turned into a fierce battle, with multiple riders exchanging positions at the front. Slipstream fights, late braking moves, and constant lead changes kept the result wide open until the final lap. As Nazirul Izzat looked set to challenge for victory, a crash at the final corner dramatically changed the outcome.

Taking full advantage of the chaos, Fadli Rigani of YAMAHA LFN HP969 INDONESIA RACING TEAM kept his composure and surged through to claim victory with a time of 16’40.642s, edging out Wahyu Aji Trilaksana by just 0.137 seconds. Husni Zainul Fuadzy completed the podium in third with 16’40.811s.

This race once again proved why UB150 is one of ARRC’s most unpredictable and exciting classes — where victory can change hands in the final corner.

TVS Racing International Championship Race 1 | Luis Miguel Wins by Just 0.004 Seconds!

At Round 2 of the 2026 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship, the TVS Racing International Championship Race 1 delivered an intense battle at Chang International Circuit, Buriram, Thailand.

Starting from second on the grid, Spanish rider Luis Miguel quickly moved into the lead and engaged in a fierce fight with Malaysia’s Mohd Ramdan Rosli and South Africa’s Oratilwe Phiri. Throughout the race, the leading group exchanged positions multiple times, keeping the outcome uncertain until the final lap.

In the end, Luis Miguel made a decisive move in the final corner and crossed the line in 14’57.220s, taking victory by an incredibly narrow margin of just 0.004 seconds over Ramdan Rosli, who finished second with 14’57.224s. Oratilwe Phiri completed the podium with 14’57.749s.

This thrilling race once again showcased the competitiveness of the TVS One Make series, where rider skill, race rhythm, and split-second decisions make all the difference.