Afraz Ali Leads Group 3, Starlet Cup Championships with eyes on redemption records
Afraz Ali is emerging as a serious contender in the 2025 circuit racing season, currently leading both the Group 3 and Toyota Starlet Cup Championships. After a frustrating 2024 campaign plagued by electrical issues, Ali says this year is different—his team is focused, prepared, and determined to deliver.
“I found myself in a similar position last year,” Afraz explained, “but we ran into electrical problems that set us back. For 2025, we’re on top of every aspect of the car. Reliability is the number one goal.” That preparation is clearly paying off. Ali currently sits at the top of the Group 3 standings with 65 points, ahead of rival Steven Nobrega, and also leads the Starlet Cup with 58 points, again just ahead of Nobrega, who sits on 50.
When asked about his main rivalry, Afraz was direct: “It’s definitely Steven. My goal is to stay ahead of him in both classes and head into the November showdown leading both championships.”
Looking further ahead, Ali has his sights set on the Starlet Cup lap record. “Maybe not this meet,” he said, “but I’m definitely eyeing it for November.”
With consistent performance and a car built for reliability, Afraz Ali is positioning himself as the man to beat in 2025.
Afraz Ali is emerging as a serious contender in the 2025 circuit racing season, currently leading both the Group 3 and Toyota Starlet Cup Championships. After a frustrating 2024 campaign plagued by electrical issues, Ali says this year is different—his team is focused, prepared, and determined to deliver.
That preparation is clearly paying off. Ali currently sits at the top of the Group 3 standings with 65 points, ahead of rival Steven Nobrega, and also leads the Starlet Cup with 58 points, again just ahead of Nobrega, who sits on 50.
