Chennai, Tamil Nadu) [India]July 18 (ANI): Indian rider Kavin Quintal is set to make a historic start in the World SBK SSP300 competition, becoming the first Indian rider to compete in the MotoGP World Championship.

“Thanks to the opportunity provided by the Irish team, Team No. 109, and its management company, Gaman Racing Global Service, Cavin has been accepted into the SSP Round 4 event which begins on Friday in Most, Czech Republic,” a press release states. About SBK World.

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Chennai star Cavin Quintal, 19, will replace Team Ireland's lead rider, Spaniard Daniel Mugeda, who was injured after dominating the SuperSport 300 class in a crash that paved the way for Team Ireland to sign Cavin Quintal.

Cavin Quintal said it was a great opportunity for him and he would try to learn and enjoy it at the same time.

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He said: “It's a great opportunity that I will try to learn and enjoy at the same time. I will be able to show my maximum level with a great team surrounding this structure. I want to thank the team for this opportunity.”

As a world-class rider, Caven currently competes in the FIM JuniorGP MotoGP European Championship and the Asian Road Racing Championship. In three rounds of the JuniorGP Championship, Caven has reached tenth position.

As a 13-year-old rider, he became the youngest rider to score points at an Indian domestic event. He then won the Talent Cup twice, in 2021 and 2023 in India. Then, after the Asian Talent Cup event, he quickly matured into a rider and moved to Europe. He will be looking to achieve his best results in this “incredible opportunity,” as the Indian described it.

Team 109 manager Paul Tobin welcomed Kavin and praised his experience at the Asia Talent Cup.

“I would like to welcome Kavin to the team this weekend to replace Daniel. Kavin Quintal has good experience in Asia Talent Cup and Stock 600 in the FIM Junior Championship. We are very happy to have our first Indian rider join the team. World Championships,” he said.

Test sessions will take place on Friday, followed by races on Saturday and Sunday in Most, Czech Republic. (ANI)

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