MiniGP world champ Qabil finds up-close session with stars tougher than the race


Star-struck: Qabil Irfan posing with reigning MotoGP world champion Francesco Bagnaia after a meet-and-greet session in Valencia.

PETALING JAYA: Negaraku was heard three times on Spanish soil as rider Qabil Irfan experienced an amazing journey to become Malaysia’s first motorcycle world champion.

On Thursday, the 11-year-old kid completed a stunning clean sweep in the 160cc category of the FIM MiniGP World Series Finals in Valencia.

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