Indonesian teenage rider Kiandra Ramadhipa is learning Spanish to improve communication with his mechanics as he continues his promising campaign in the Moto3 Junior Championship with Honda Asia Dream Racing Junior Team.
The 16-year-old rider said effective communication has become increasingly important as he competes in Europe, where many members of his team, including mechanics, primarily speak Spanish.
“English is the main language I have to master. But besides that, I also need to learn Spanish so I can communicate better with the mechanics. I’m learning little by little,” Ramadhipa said during a virtual news conference on Monday.
Ramadhipa has emerged as one of Indonesia’s brightest young motorcycle racing prospects this season. He secured a third-place finish in Catalunya before claiming his maiden Moto3 Junior victory at Portugal’s Estoril Circuit, results that have elevated him into championship contention.
He credited the team’s technical staff for playing a crucial role behind his recent performances, stressing that clear communication between rider and crew is essential to maximizing the motorcycle’s potential throughout a race weekend.
Despite his recent success, Ramadhipa said his immediate objective is not focused solely on victories but on consistently completing races while continuing to develop as a rider.
“My target is to finish every race. Seeing the checkered flag is the main goal, and I want to keep improving from one race to the next,” he said.
The Indonesian rider explained that every practice session, qualifying run and race provides valuable data for both himself and the team, allowing them to identify areas for improvement before the next event.
“Every session is important because we have to collect data and make improvements. To achieve the best results, there has to be progress with the motorcycle, the mechanics and myself,” Ramadhipa said.
“That is my goal so I can continue improving for the upcoming races,” he added.
Ramadhipa’s victory at Estoril significantly boosted his championship campaign. He currently sits second in the Moto3 Junior standings with 51 points, seven behind CFMoto Aspar Junior rider Giulio Pugliese as the title battle heads into the next round of the season.
