SEPANG: Highlighting Porsche Malaysia’s commitment to developing future motorsport talents and celebrating motorsport excellence, the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia (PESCM) was integrated into the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia weekend.
Porsche Malaysia, represented by Sime Darby Auto Performance (Auto Performance), had hosted its climactic finale of the PESCM 2025 at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit on June 8.
Held in parallel with Rounds 6 and 7 of the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (PCCA), the virtual race weekend saw virtual action across three different age categories.
The winners of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Malaysia took home the challenge trophy together with a Porsche Driving Experience.
For the first time, podium finishers won a real-life Porsche track driving experience — bridging the gap between virtual aspiration and real-world reward.
The 2025 edition of the challenge offered racing enthusiasts as young as 10 years old to compete across three age categories — Junior Dreamers (10–14 years old), Young Dreamers (15–17 years old) and Driven Dreamers (18–25 years old).
The Race Day finale delivered an intense show for the crowd. Parents, friends, and motorsport fans packed the Esports Arena to cheer on the finalists, creating an electric atmosphere filled with anticipation.
The race day began with a race briefing led by the Race Director proceeded by a 15-minute qualifying session, determining their grid positions for the anticipated final race.
The virtual battles on track featured strategic overtakes, fierce chases, and dramatic in-game contacts that kept everyone on the edge of their seats.
Nine podium spots were awarded across the three contending categories.
In the Driven Dreamers category, siblings Naquib Azlan and Nabil Azlan delivered a dominant performance, securing first and second place respectively.
Zeth Yuen, a podium winner in the Young Dreamers category last year, made an impressive debut in this new age group by clinching third place.
In the Young Dreamers category, Dhevesh Geeva stormed to victory, with Ethen Low and Nazyff Zain completing the podium in second and third.
Meanwhile, the Junior Dreamers final was a tight battle, as Aydrae Amit emerged champion just ahead of Anson Yong after a neck-and-neck battle to the finish line.
Jonas Tan, making his first-ever entry into the challenge, came in third place.
