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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian flag flew proudly last Sunday, November 2, 2025, as Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa claimed the first podium at the 2025 European Talent Cup (ETC) Catalunya at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Beyond noteworthy, this win was particularly dramatic as the 16-year-old motorcycle racer started from a difficult starting position, at 24th on the grid.Despite the chaotic nature often associated with the ETC Catalunya race, Kiandra maintained razor-sharp focus, skillfully overtaking riders one by one to lead the pack. He had the intensity peak during the last four laps, when he engaged in a fierce duel with defending champion Carlos Cano. Yet with his calm precision and a smart use of slipstream advantage, Kiandra crossed the finish line just 0.007 seconds ahead of Cano and successfully secured his victory.Marking yet another milestone in his young but already impressive racing career, Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa has competed in various prestigious championships before this historic win. To get to know him better, here’s his full profile, citing various sources.Profile of Muhammad Kiandra RamadhipaAs cited from Red Bull, Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa first embarked on his racing journey thanks to the strong influence of his family. His sister, six years older, was a former BMX racer, and his father often took him to watch races. Growing up around that environment, motorsport became a natural fascination for him.From there, Kiandra had a continuous passion for racing, supported by his father, who always encouraged him to become stronger and more resilient. It also becomes even more understandable, as his father is a self-employed race-bike suspension modifier and tuner in Indonesia.Born in Sleman, Yogyakarta, on December 4, 2009, the Astra Honda Motor (AHM)-trained racer has built an impressive track record from a young age. He has won multiple prestigious titles, including the Regional MiniGP Championship Indonesia in 2018 and the MotoPrix National Championship in 2022, and made his debut in the 2025 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup. Now strengthened by his victory at the 2025 ETC Catalunya, these achievements put Kiandra as one of Indonesia’s brightest prospects to step into the Moto3 and MotoGP classes in the future.Admiring Spanish racer Jorge Martín as his hero, Kiandra dreams of becoming a Grand Prix champion.Editor’s Choice: Indonesian Racer Aldi Satya Mahendra Makes History, Becomes the World Super Sport 300 ChampionClick here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News
