Motorsports community grieves tragic loss of Farres Putra
KUALA LUMPUR: Tributes have poured in following the tragic death of Malaysian Cub Prix Championship rider Farres Putra Mohd Fadhill yesterday.
Malaysian motorcycle racer Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil tragically passed away after a crash during a CP150 category final at the Terengganu Motorsports Circuit. The 18-year-old was rushed to Hospital Nur Zahirah for treatment but died shortly after. Farres had been a standout young talent; he had won the Malaysian MiniGP series in 2021 and was coached by Josiah Ng, a former national cyclist and SIC talent development program participant.
Ng expressed his grief, stating that Farres had brought immense joy to every session and race day. ZK Racing, the team managing Farres, also mourned the loss, sending condolences to his family and the broader motorsports community. Farres' funeral took place at Tanah Perkuburan Seksyen 21, Shah Alam, following a prayer service at Masjid Al Ehsan.
The Motorsports Association of Malaysia stated that the incident would be addressed in line with sporting and safety protocols.
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