Indonesian racing driver
AvilaBahar
Precision in every corner. A career built on pace, discipline, and the pursuit of P1.
01 / OverviewDriver dossier
Built for competition
More than speed.
A standard to set.
Avila Bahar is an Indonesian touring-car racing driver competing across national and international championships with Honda Racing Indonesia and Honda Malaysia Racing Team.
From his early seasons in one-make racing to championship-winning touring-car campaigns, his journey is shaped by technical precision, racecraft, and relentless development.
02 / The storyFrom first start to front row
The making of a racer
Earn every
millisecond.
The stopwatch remembers what the work earns.
Racing at 13
Avila began racing in 2016, entering the Honda one-make racing environment and building his foundations through close, competitive fields.
A racing legacy
The Bahar name has been part of Indonesian motorsport for generations. Avila carries that legacy forward through his own results, preparation, and racecraft.
Two team programmes
His career connects national competition with international touring-car racing through Honda Racing Indonesia and Honda Malaysia Racing Team.
Beyond the cockpit
Motorsport also demands leadership, collaboration, and a long view. Avila’s work beyond driving contributes to the wider racing ecosystem.
03 / The teamsOne mindset · two arenas
Race with
purpose.
Different championships. Different demands. The same focus on execution.
01 / National
Honda Racing Indonesia
Home ground.
Full commitment.
Touring car · Indonesia
02 / International
Honda Malaysia Racing Team
New circuits.
Higher demands.
Touring car · Malaysia
2026 · In focus
P1.
The work
continues.
Every session is data. Every race is a test. Every result is another point on the journey.
Explore the career record04 / Career recordSelected seasons · 2016–2026
The race
ledger.
A season-by-season view of the progression.
| Season | National programme | International notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ITCR 1200 MasterNational champion, sixth title (clinched at Mandalika, 17 October) | Malaysia Touring Car Championship: overall champion with HMRT |
| 2025 | ITCR 1200 MasterChampionship campaign | Turbocharged car; MTCC race win |
| 2024 | ITCR 1200 MasterNational title | Malaysian Championship Series: P3 |
| 2023 | ITCR 1500 MasterTitle defended | Sepang 1000 km, SP2: P2 |
| 2022 | ITCR 1500 MasterNational title | Sepang 1000 km debut; SP2 race winner |
| 2021 | ITCR 1500 Rising StarNational title | Factory team programme milestone |
| 2016–2020 | Development yearsOne-make racing and touring-car progression | Early career foundations |
05 / RecognitionBeyond the podium
Recognition
Work that
resonates.
A selection of honours from Avila’s career so far.
IMI International Achievement Award
Ikatan Motor Indonesia
IMI Award
Ikatan Motor Indonesia
Indonesian Athlete Achievement Award
Presented by the Governor of DKI Jakarta
IDN Times Millennial Summit · Talent Trifecta
“The Potential of Those Who Move the Nation”
The next chapter starts here
Let’s make
it count.
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