Asian Talent Cup 2025 Selection Event
The candidates invited to attend the Idemitsu Asian Talent Awards 2025 Selection Event in Sepang have been shortlisted and the list of those who will advance to the next round can now be announced.
Following a comprehensive campaign involving key partners and circuits across Asia and Oceania, including national federations and motorcycling schools, 400 riders from nearly 20 countries applied for a place on the 2025 circuit.
After the Selection Committee analyzed the applications, 100 riders from 15 countries were selected and invited to attend the Selection Event at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit.
The young Australians who will get the chance to showcase their talents in their quest to secure a place at the 2025 Asia Talent Cup at Sepang Kart Circuit in late October are;
- Isaac Ayad (13)
- Henry Hynd (14)
- Ethan Johnson (13)
- Rossi McAdam (15)
- Riley Nauta (14)
- Paige’s Body (14)
- Matthew Ritter (15)
There were also three New Zealand youths invited to attend the selection event;
- Hunter Charlett (14)
- Nixon Frost (13)
- Jean Turner (15)
This year’s qualifying event will take place on 29 and 30 October at the Sepang karting track in Malaysia, where the remaining candidates will showcase their skills and the Selection Committee will choose the drivers who will be awarded a place on the 2025 grid, as well as a number of reserve drivers.
