Sepang International Circuit (Malaysia), 30 May 2025: As the 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) heads towards its second round, the IDEMITSU Honda Racing India team is gearing up for the weekend challenge at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia
The Round 2 presents a significant opportunity for IDEMITSU Honda Racing India riders to demonstrate their skill and determination at one of the most demanding and competitive circuits on the 2025 ARRC calendar. The season opener was held in Thailand this April, where young talents Kavin Quintal and Johann Reeves Emmanuel finished their best at 13th position (in race 2) and 15th position (in race 1), respectively. Since then, the team has been refining its approach, with a clear focus on enhancing performance and securing crucial points in the upcoming races.
With a cumulative total of 4 points so far this season, the team remains focused on building momentum and delivering stronger results in the upcoming rounds of the Asia Production 250cc (AP250cc) class, starting with the Round 2.
Sharing his thoughts, Kavin Quintal said, “Sepang is always a demanding circuit — fast, technical, and incredibly challenging. But that’s exactly what makes it exciting. Round 1 in Thailand was a mixed bag for me, I knew I had to stay focused and fight hard. Finishing 13th in Race 2 gave me confidence and showed that our efforts are heading in the right direction. We are working on being sharper, faster & more consistent. I am looking forward to taking another step forward in Round 2.”
Looking forward to Round 2, Johann Reeves said, “Round 1 was a big learning experience for me, it showed me what’s possible with focus and determination. Every lap helped me understand the competition better. Sepang is a technical circuit that demands precision, and I have been working closely with the team to improve performance. I am feeling more confident heading into Round 2 and excited to keep building on what we have started.”
About 2025 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC): The 28th edition of FIM Asia Road Racing Championship is Asia’s most competitive motorcycle road racing championship, held since 1996. The 2025 season, consisting of six rounds, kicked off with the official test and season opener at the Chang International Circuit in Thailand from 25-27 April 2025. The second round will take place in Malaysia from 30th May to 1st June 2025, followed by Japan (Round 3) in July and Indonesia (Round 4) in August. While the venue and timeline for Round 5 is yet to be announced, the season finale will be held in December in at Chang International Circuit in Thailand.