CP150 Racer Farres Putra Dies After Crash at GONG Badak Cub Prix

The Malaysian motorsports community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old CP150 racer Farres Putra Mohd Fadhil, who tragically died after a crash during the fifth round of the MAM Cub Prix Championship 2026 at the Gong Badak Motorsports Circuit. The incident occurred during the final race on Saturday.

Farres Putra, a rider for the CKJ Racing team, was involved in an accident at Turn 3 shortly after the race began. Medical personnel on the circuit provided immediate emergency treatment before he was transferred to Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital in Kuala Terengganu for further care. Despite the efforts of the medical team, the young rider was pronounced dead.

CKJ Racing announced the devastating news on social media, sharing their grief over Farres Putra's passing. The team described him not only as a talented racer but also as a cherished friend and integral part of their racing family. "Your departure leaves a profound void for all of us. Thank you for all the memories, spirit, and the fight you gave," the team stated, extending condolences to his family and requesting prayers for his soul.

The accident casts a somber shadow over the event, highlighting the inherent risks of motorsports. Farres Putra's promising career was cut short, leaving a significant impact on those who knew him and the wider racing community.

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Your departure leaves a profound void for all of us. Thank you for all the memories, spirit, and the fight you gave.