TVS Racing Held International Championship Round in Italy
The TVS Racing International Championship completed its first European round at Italy’s Misano World Circuit.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Motorsports
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TVS Racing brought its international championship series to Europe for the first time, hosting two seven-lap races at the Misano World Circuit. Cristian Borrelli secured P1 finishes in both contests held during the event.
Why it matters
The event represents a significant geographical expansion for the TVS factory racing program. By hosting rounds outside of Asia, the organization continues to grow its global footprint in the motorsports sector.
Cristian Borrelli led the field in both races, winning the first race with a narrow 0.014-second margin. In the second race, Borrelli finished 1.973 seconds ahead of runner-up Sarthak Chavan.
The players
TVS Racing
The factory racing team has maintained a professional motorsports program since 1982.
Cristian Borrelli
The rider secured first-place finishes in both races during the international championship round.
Sarthak Chavan
He is a competitor in the championship who holds 80 points in the Asia Road Racing Championship standings.
The details
The racing action occurred alongside the Coppa Italia weekend with 14 riders competing across the two seven-lap segments. Riders including Sarthak Chavan, Chiranth Vishwanath, and Rakshith Srihari Dave participated in the competition.
Timeline
The TVS factory racing program began in 1982.
TVS entered the Asia Road Racing Championship in 2020.
The partnership with Petronas began in 2022.
The championship round at Misano took place in October 2026.
Season Trajectory
This European stop expands the championship's reach beyond its traditional Asian circuits. The success of this round positions the team to explore further international expansion plans for the coming season.
Sarthak Chavan moves forward with 80 points in the Asia Road Racing Championship standings while continuing his international development. The series will conclude its current calendar following the upcoming final round in Thailand.
The takeaway
TVS Racing is actively scaling its international presence by stepping outside of traditional Asian venues for the first time. The team intends to continue this global growth pattern by holding at least one championship round outside of Asia next year.
What happens next
The final round of the TVS Racing International Championship season is scheduled to take place in Buriram, Thailand.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Autocar India.
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