By Asia Samachar | Malaysia |
Sahill Singh’s 2024 season marked a decisive turning point in his young motorsport career. Competing in the Cadet Category, the Johor-based racer clinched championship titles in both the Malaysian Karting Championship (MKC) and the KRD Championship, establishing himself as one of Malaysia’s most promising karting prospects.
He followed that breakthrough with a strong transition year in 2025, finishing runner-up in the Junior Category of the Malaysian Karting Championship in his first season racing against older, more experienced drivers.
Now just 13, Sahill’s rise has been marked by steady progression rather than sudden leaps. His competitive journey began in 2022, when he moved from recreational blaster karts to organised circuit racing. That same year, he entered the Rotax, IAME Asia and KRD Championship Series, quickly learning the demands of race craft, fitness and technical discipline at national level.
What are his hopes for 2026 and beyond?
“I hope to get wins and podiums for the IAME Asian series in 2026 and I’m eyeing the Junior title for the Malaysian Karting Championship in 2026 as well. As for beyond my karting years the dream of every child that races karts are to get in to Formula 1,” he told Asia Samachar.
And his most satisfying race so far? He zoomed into the Malaysian Karting Championship Round 5 held in Beranang.
“I started the weekend qualifying in P5 and was struggling In the heats but managed to push myself up to P3 for the starting grid of the finals. In the finals I took the lead in to turn 1 and kept it throughout the race.
“I would say It was very satisfying that I managed to keep finding fresh and better times leading up to the finals and my best lap times also came in the finals. I managed to remain calm and composed throughout the race as well holding on to P1 with no mistakes.”
The results began to show in 2023. Sahill secured two podium finishes in the Rotax Malaysia Series, another podium in the IAME Malaysia Series, and finished runner-up overall in the KRD Championship. Those performances set the stage for his dominant 2024 campaign, where consistency, composure and improved race management delivered two national titles.
When did Sahill first started showing any interest in racing?
Gurmit Singh, who has lived most of his life in Johor, said signs of Sahill’s natural ability appeared much earlier.
“It was when Sahill was about four,” Gurmit told Asia Samachar. “There used to be this local blaster kart establishment that I took him to on weekends. You have to drive those karts sideways, and the track was very narrow and winding. A few outings in, he started beating kids and then adults much older than him. Sahill’s speech was delayed at that age, but there he was, overtaking adults lap after lap on a track with almost no space. To my amusement, he did upset quite a lot of people there.”
In 2025, Sahill stepped up to the Junior Category with Stratos Motorsport, adapting quickly to faster karts and more aggressive racing. His runner-up finish in the Malaysian Karting Championship underlined his ability to compete at the next level.
Looking ahead, Sahill is preparing for a full racing calendar in 2026, with plans to compete in IAME Asia, Rotax Asia and MKC. While trophies matter, he says his motivation goes beyond results. “What drives me is the adrenaline,” Sahill said, “but I also drive for my community.”
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