Sepang needs to be resurfaced, says Zulfahmi
SEPANG: Former moto3 rider Zulfahmi Khairuddin has stressed the need for Sepang Circuit to be resurfaced.
Former Moto3 rider Zulfahmi Khairuddin has called for Sepang Circuit to undergo resurfacing, citing deteriorating track conditions that have impacted grip levels in Moto3, Moto2, and MotoGP races. During a media scrum at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, Zulfahmi stated that the asphalt has come loose, leading to a loss of grip across all three championship tiers.
Riders have complained about the lack of grip, with even MotoGP competitors echoing the same sentiment. Lap times have slowed by over a second compared to the track's record, indicating poor track conditions. Zulfahmi believes the circuit needs resurfacing due to the poor condition of several corners. He added that the lack of grip has made finding the right setup crucial for rookie Moto3 rider Hakim Danish Ramli ahead of Sunday's race.
Zulfahmi, who has been mentoring Ramli since 2020, emphasized the importance of race pace for the young rider. Although Danish performed well in Friday's practice session, securing his place in the qualifying group for Saturday, Zulfahmi noted that the testing conditions will differ from the actual race scheduled for 12pm on Sunday.
Danish expressed his enjoyment at being part of the event and hoped to deliver a strong performance on race day.
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