Get to know... Sarthak Chavan

Professional motorcycle racer Sarthak Chavan (SarthakChavan075) talks about his favourite racing memories and a secret skill that comes in handy on the track

Get to know... Sarthak Chavan

• Currently I am

  Travelling between India and Europe and competing across the FIM JuniorGP, Asia Road Racing Championship, and the Indian National Motorcycle Racing Championship.

• High point in life

  In 2024, when I became the youngest-ever Premier Class National Champion in India and achieved strong international podium finishes.

• Low point in life

  Experiencing a tough race retirement at the Estoril circuit in Portugal during my 2026 European racing campaign. I don’t let setbacks disappoint me.

• On my playlist

  Lose Yourself by Eminem; Remember the Name by Fort Minor; Believer by Imagine Dragons.

• One thing I would never buy

  Cheap, unrated protective riding gear.

• Today I’m craving

  Butter chicken.

• Last thing I ordered online

  Cycling gear.

• App I check before going to bed

  Instagram.

• Advice I’d give my 18-year-old self

  Keep your head down, trust the process, and stay focused on the track.

• My favourite subject in school

  Maths.

• I’d swipe right on

  Kindness, honesty and determination.

• My secret skill is

  Being very calm in high-pressure racing situations.

• My favourite Sunday memory

  Winning in the Asia Road Racing Championship on 20 April 2025.

• My most star-struck moment

  Meeting Valentino Rossi, one of the greatest motorcycle racers, last year.

• My favourite bad habit

  Fidgeting with my hair.

• If I could travel back or forward in time, I’d…

  Travel forward to see myself racing in the MotoGP.

• The best thing about fame

  Having the platform to prove that an Indian rider can successfully compete and win at the global stage.

• The worst thing about fame

  The constant balancing act of trying to manage personal boundaries and expectations while keeping 100% of my mental energy locked into racing.