DEBUT ENDS BEYOND EXPECTATIONS, FARRES CRAVES MORE

In his debut at Round 3 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship, Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil of YAMAHA TEKHNE RACING TEAM ASIA proved himself a formidable talent. The young rider took the MSBK250 A category by storm at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit, where he dominated both Race 1 and Race 2 to claim the title of Weekend Champion.
Despite being a newcomer, Farres managed to outperform more experienced riders, securing two hard-fought victories and making a strong impression in his debut.
Farres expressed immense gratitude for the opportunity and was quick to thank his team and supporters for helping him reach this point.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the chance to compete in the MSBK250 A category,” Farres shared. “Winning both races in my first appearance feels amazing, especially because it’s so tough to achieve. I didn’t expect to be a weekend champion in my debut, and I’m really happy with the result.”
The battle in Race 2 was especially tense, as Farres found himself up against his teammate Ahmad Afif Amran and a strong contingent of Honda riders, including Kitsada Tanashot of HONDA RACING THAILAND, as well as Irfan Ardiansyah and Gerry Salim, duo of HONDA NWN SCK RACING TEAM. Despite being outnumbered on the track, Farres credited the teamwork between himself and Afif as a key factor in their success.
“Race 2 was incredibly intense,” he said. “Honda had more riders, so it was just Afif and me representing Yamaha. Even though we had less support, Afif’s experience really helped us both get on the podium. His guidance was invaluable.”
Farres also reflected on how much he owed his success to the mentorship of Afif Amran, a three-time Malaysian Cub Prix CP150 category champion, as well as the technical expertise of his crew chief.
“Afif has been a role model for me since I was young. Having him as my teammate is a dream come true. And Amir, our crew chief, was a huge help in solving issues with the bike throughout the weekend. Without them, this wouldn’t have been possible,” he explained.
Looking ahead, Farres is clear about his ambitions. Winning has boosted his confidence, but he knows there’s more work to do if he wants to maintain his winning form and improve his overall performance.
“This victory has given me a lot of confidence, but it also drives me to work even harder,” he said. “I want to keep winning, but I also want to focus on improving my lap times. Even though I’ve won, I know I’m not yet the fastest on track. That’s something I’m working to change.”