Hakim Danish wins fans' hearts despite Sepang heartbreak
SEPANG: Hakim Danish Ramli may have missed out on a dream home podium at the Malaysian Grand Prix, but the 19-year-old won the hearts of Malaysian fans with his fighting spirit at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday.
Sepang witnessed a spirited performance from 19-year-old Hakim Danish Ramli at the Malaysian Grand Prix, despite him missing out on a podium finish. Starting from third position, Danish battled Indonesian rider Veda Pratama for much of the race, eventually attempting a last-gasp overtake at Turn 15, which unfortunately resulted in an overshoot.
Danish finished 4.410 seconds behind the winner, Maximo Quiles, with Veda Pratama in second place and Alvaro Carpe third. Despite the disappointing outcome, Danish's fans in Malaysia remained united in their praise for his determination and effort. Haziq Alzahari Amir Alzahari, a 33-year-old fan from Ampang, was particularly impressed by Danish's ability to keep pace with the leading group and push hard towards the end of the race.
Hairiel Hakim Harith, 31, from Kelantan, and his wife Nazri Ruszmi and Jannah Jafary, both 32, both expressed their pride in Danish's performance, despite the disappointment at the final corner. They believed that Danish had given his best and hoped he could become a champion in the coming year.
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