Bengaluru rider Chiranth Vishwanath created history by becoming the first Indian to win a race at Japan’s famous Mobility Resort Motegi during a round of the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship. He achieved this milestone while competing in the TVS Asia One Make Championship category aboard a TVS Apache RR 310.
Milestone Victory for Chiranth. Race 1 Drama and a Famous Comeback
The 18-year-old started Race 1 strongly and led from the beginning. However, during the fifth lap of the eight-lap race, contact with another rider dropped him to fifth position. Despite the setback, Chiranth fought back brilliantly, overtaking three riders on the final lap to secure victory his first win in the championship.
Chiranth Vishwanath’s Motegi win came through sheer determination after recovering from a mid-race collision. Winning from fifth place on the final lap at one of Asia’s most prestigious circuits makes the achievement even more remarkable.
5 Highlights You Must Know
- Chiranth Vishwanath becomes the first Indian rider ever to win a race at Japan’s Motegi Circuit.
- He achieved this historic win at just 18 years of age aboard a TVS Apache RR 310.
- Chiranth dropped to fifth after a Race 1 collision but fought back to win on the final lap.
- The win moves Chiranth to fourth position in the FIM Asia Road Racing Championship standings.
- Fellow Bengaluru racer Tanmay Kothari also finished second in the National Series India Karting Championship in Coimbatore.
Race 2: A Strong Showing Despite Late Drama
In Race 2, Chiranth was running in second place until the final lap. Unfortunately, another incident with a fellow competitor caused him to lose two positions. He eventually finished fourth.
Nevertheless, the combination of a Race 1 victory and a fourth-place finish in Race 2 produced a strong overall result. The points haul helped him climb to fourth position in the overall FIM Asia Road Racing Championship standings. The weekend at Motegi proved genuinely productive for the young Bengaluru rider despite the Race 2 disappointment.
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Tanmay Finishes Second
In another notable result for Bengaluru motorsport, Tanmay Kothari finished second in the Senior category of the National Series India Karting Championship held in Coimbatore.
Provisional Results — Bengaluru Riders
| Category | Laps | Rider | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seniors | 18 Laps | Tanmay Kothari | 2nd Place |
| Mini | 14 Laps | Eeshan Swaroop | 2nd Place |
India’s Growing Presence on the International Racing Stage
Chiranth’s victory marks a significant milestone for Indian motorcycle racing. It reinforces the growing presence of Indian riders on the international stage. The role of the TVS Apache RR 310 as a competitive racing platform demonstrates the strength of India’s domestic motorcycle manufacturing in global competition.
Achievements like Chiranth Vishwanath win inspire the next generation of Indian racers who are currently coming through the country’s grassroots motorsport programmes.
Chiranth Vishwanath, Tanmay Kothari, and Eeshan Swaroop all gave Indian motorsport plenty to celebrate this weekend. Ultimately, results like these confirm that India’s racing talent is ready to compete and win at the highest levels of Asian motorsport.
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