Andi Farid Izdihar, also known as Andi Gilang, is a motorcycle racer from Indonesia who currently races in Moto2 for Idemitsu Honda Team Asia.
Career
Early career
Andi was first introduced to motorcycle racing when he was eight, and started competing in local competitions in Bulukumba Regency at 10. He later joined Astra Honda Racing young riders development program in 2010. Between 2011–2013, Andi took part in Indospeed Race Series, riding a Honda CBR150R. He also participated in Region 2 Motoprix, racing for Honda Daya Golden team. He was registered as a competitor in the motorcycling at 2016 Pekan Olahraga Nasional, representing West Java. He earned gold in the Underbone A individual, and silver in the Underbone A team.
Asia Talent Cup
Andi made his debut on international career level in 2014 Asia Dream Cup, where he was 6th in the final standings. After that, he was picked to compete in 2015 Asia Talent Cup. He won the race at Losail International Circuit, and finished 2nd at Sepang International Circuit. In total, he scored 104 points and was ranked 9th in the 2015 final standings. He also raced in Suzuka4 Hours together with Aditya Pangestu as the pair finished 2nd. In 2016 He stayed racing in Asia Talent Cup. He won the second race at Losail, and first races of round 3 and 6 at Sepang. He competed against Thai rider, Somkiat Chantra, but his DNF results in the final round shattered his hopes of winning the Asia Talent Cup championship, an achievement earned by Somkiat.
Through Astra Honda Racing Team, Andi participated in 2016 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship. His first season racing in Europe was concluded with ranking 32rd in the standings, as he finished 15th at Portimao Circuit. He was retained by Astra Honda Racing for 2017 FIM CEV Moto3 Junior World Championship, and he finished 5th at Circuito de Albacete. In overall, Andi made it to top 20, or 17th in the final standings. He also raced in AP250 class of Asia Road Racing Championship, as a wildcard for Sentul round. He achieved 2nd and 3rd in the 2 races of the round. After his place in CEV Moto3 was taken over by Gerry Salim, Andi was appointed by Astra Honda Racing to ride Honda CBR600RR in 2018 ARRC, in the Supersport 600 class. He scored double victories at Sentul round. The results put him in contention for the championship title as his points were not too far from the leading riders. However, in the last round at Chang International Circuit, he only finished 7th and 8th, and ranked 5th in the final standings. He continued to race in 2019 ARRC SS600 class with Astra Honda Racing where he was 5th in the final standings with 2 podium finishes at Sepang International Circuit and at The Bend Motorsport Park, both came in Race 2 of respective rounds.
He was picked by Astra Honda Racing team to race in 2019 FIM CEV Moto2 to race in several rounds of the season. He participated in 2019 Misano Moto2 race as a replacement for Dimas Ekky at Idemitsu Honda Team Asia who was be absent due to an injury, and he finished the race in 24th position. For 2020 Moto2 season, he replaces Dimas Ekky permanently at the same team where he will join former competitor at Asia Talent Cup Somkiat Chantra.
Personal life
Andi was born to couples Andi Suriadi and Andi Rina Soviana. Outside his racing duties, he enjoys billiard, Futsal, and watching movies. Although his full name is Andi Farid Izdihar -which is always registered in all racing series he competes in on national and international levels- he is known better to Indonesian public as Andi Gilang.
