NEW DELHI: The riders of the Idemitsu Honda Racing India team took the challenge of Race 1 of Round 5 of the 2024 FIM Asia Road Racing Championship held at the legendary Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Saturday.
The Indian duo, Kavin Quintal and Mohsin Paramban, completed the race with determination and consistency in the fiercely competitive Asia Production 250cc (AP250) class.
Kavin Quintal, the 19-year-old racing prodigy from Chennai, started the 8-lap race from the 19th grid position, and navigated the intense fight with determination. Despite the tough competition and Sepang’s high-speed corners, he showed resilience and strategic race craft, managing to maintain his position. Kavin finished 15th after a hard-fought race, crossing the chequered flag with a total time of 20:08.015, a release said.
Meanwhile, Mohsin Paramban, starting from 22nd on the grid, also put up a brave fight. Facing a highly competitive field, Mohsin held his ground, maintaining consistent lap times and gaining valuable experience on the demanding circuit. He finished the race in 19th place with a total time of 20:21.852.
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The team earned 1 point in Race 1 of Round 5, bringing their cumulative total to 13 points for the season in the Asia Production 250cc (AP250) class.
Racing India rider Kavin Quintal said, “It was a tough battle from the very start. Sepang’s layout is demanding and starting from the 19th meant I had to stay focused to make any progress. I gave my everything today, but there’s still more work that needs to be done to give a better performance. Tomorrow is a new opportunity, and I am ready to push even harder”.
Idemitsu Honda Racing India rider Mohsin Paramban said, “The race was intense, and the competition is fierce in the AP250 class. Starting from 22nd, I knew I had to keep pushing, but Sepang is challenging. If you lose focus for even a second, then you may crash as the circuit has got sharp corners. While the result isn’t what I hoped for, I’m taking the positives from today and looking forward to putting in a stronger performance tomorrow”.(ANI)