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Qabil Irfan to Race in Spanish Superbike

National rider Qabil Irfan Azlan will race in the Spanish Superbike Championship (ESBK) for the 2024 season.

The plucky 12-year-old, who was the 2023 champion of the MiniGP World Series, will compete in the Moto4 Category with Spanish team VHC Frando Racing.

According to a statement released by ZK Racing, Qabil will leave for Spain this Sunday to attend pre-season tests on March 16 and 17 at the Jerez Circuit. He will then remain there for the opening races of the season on April 6 and 7.

“The ESBK championship will be held over 7 rounds. This Moto4 category includes riders aged 12 to 14 and will compete on circuits in Spain and Portugal,” according to ZK Racing.

After the race at the Jerez Circuit, Qabil is scheduled to continue his campaign at the Valencia Circuit, Spain (June 1 and 2); Estoril Circuit, Portugal (July 6 and 7); Circuit Catalunya, Spain (July 27 and 28); Estoril Circuit, Portugal (31 August and 1 September); Circuit Navarra, Spain (26 and 27 October) and return to Circuit Jerez to close the 2024 campaign on 2 and 3 November.

Qabil is under the ZK Racing development program since 2020 is expected to also participate in the FIM MiniGP Malaysia Series Championship in the 190cc category this year.

Wahid's lust for motorcycles was spurred on by his late-Dad's love for his Lambretta on which he courted, married his mother, and took baby Wahid riding on it. He has since worked in the motorcycle and automotive industry for many years, before taking up riding courses and testing many, many motorcycles since becoming a motojournalist. Wahid likes to see things differently. What can you say about a guy who sees a road safety message in AC/DC's "Highway to Hell."

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