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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
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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.
