Adam Putera entered the 2025 season as a 19-year-old Malaysian racing driver taking his first full step into European competition. Competing in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe Pro Championship while also maintaining ties to the Malaysian Touring Car Championship, Putera faced a demanding schedule that tested both adaptability and endurance. His debut European campaign quickly became less about expectation and more about building experience, race craft, and consistency in one of the most competitive one-make GT series in the world.
The results gave shape to that learning curve. “My top three highlights of the season would definitely be the championship win in Misano, [the d]ouble win in Barcelona and our first win in Monza.” Each circuit told a different story. Misano confirmed his ability to handle pressure in a title fight within Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe. Barcelona reflected control across an entire race weekend, while Monza delivered a breakthrough victory at one of motorsport’s most historic venues. Together, those performances underscored a season that strengthened with every round.
Despite the silverware, Putera remains grounded in how the year began. “I didn’t set out to win the championship. My goal was to learn as much as possible in my first season out in Europe, and I definitely achieved that.” Early races proved challenging. “Many setbacks just came from a few tough weekends early on in the season, but we kept improving throughout.” That steady progression became a defining feature of his Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe campaign.
One of the biggest lessons came away from outright performance. “The season was more mentally challenging than I thought. Staying sharp and keeping the energy up each weekend ended up being harder than I expected.” The constant travel and preparation demanded focus well beyond race day, shaping him into a more complete competitor.
Outside the paddock, time with family helped maintain balance. “It was summer break for me most of the season, so it was nice to have some downtime with family back home whenever I was racing, it really helped me stay relaxed and focused.” That support system played a quiet but vital role across the season.
Looking ahead, Putera views the off-season as a reset rather than a pause. “I’m looking forward to recharging, giving a little bit more attention to school, and working on being in the best shape for next season.” His objectives remain clear. “Next season, I want to focus on improving, staying consistent, and applying everything I learned this year.”
For drivers preparing to enter the Lamborghini Super Trofeo grid, his advice reflects hard-earned experience.
“My advice would be to focus on finishing each race. Points add up over the long season, so it’s better to be consistent.”
It is a mindset forged over a demanding European debut, and one that now shapes Adam Putera’s path forward in international GT racing.
