Danish fired up for home GP after mid-season struggles
KUALA LUMPUR: Moto3 rookie Hakim Danish Ramli will be determined to rediscover his early-season form when he takes to the track for the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia which starts on Friday.
Moto3 rookie Hakim Danish Ramli, returning to race at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, aims to recapture his early-season prowess. The Aeon Credit-MT Helmets-MSI rider enjoyed a strong start to the season, clinching third place at Mugello and claiming victory in Brno earlier this year. However, his performance has waned since the summer break, with only a single top-10 finish since the Czech GP.
His recent struggles were evident at Phillip Island, where he qualified 23rd, and the race was ultimately cancelled due to poor visibility.
Undeterred, Danish expressed his determination not to let his home fans down, stating, "This is my home race week, and I am very happy and excited to compete at the Malaysian GP." The 19-year-old underscores his motivation to perform at his best for his team, Malaysia, family, and supporters. Danish, familiar with the Sepang Circuit, where he honed his skills, is confident in his abilities as he prepares for the upcoming weekend.
Despite retiring from last year's Malaysian GP due to a bike issue, Danish entered the faster qualifying group (Q2) and demonstrated potential. The Terengganu-born racer currently sits ninth overall in the lightweight class with 103 points, trailing CFMoto Gaviota Aspar Team's Maximo Quiles by a significant margin. Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP's David Almansa and Red Bull KTM Ajo's Brian Uriarte round out the top three.
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