MALAYSIA: He does not care about what the detractors are saying over his return to the Petronas Malaysian Cub Prix and Asia Road Racing Championship (ARRC) this year.

His return to Cub Prix and ARRC, seen by some as a step backwards, was not a complete surprise due to the limited time available. The 20-year-old has rejoined Petronas Sprinta Yamaha Maju Motor this season — the same team he had won the CP150 title in 2017.

“As long as I am healthy and capable of riding a bike, I will continue to race.”

“Sepang is a track where anybody can win. Even the rider last on the grid has a chance of winning,” added Kasma.

The new Cub Prix season starts at the Sepang Circuit (South layout) this weekend. The new season calendar for ARRC has yet to be announced.