{
  "id": 17194855,
  "title": "Danish eyes front-row spot after strong start at Sepang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/danish-eyes-front-row-spot-after-strong-start-at-sepang",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T07:38:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/10/1566947/danish-eyes-front-row-spot-after-strong-start-sepang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEPANG: Moto3 newcomer Hakim Danish Ramli showcased his strong start at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia on Friday. The 21-year-old Malaysian racer posted a solid time of 2:11.57s in the afternoon practice session, which placed him fourth, just 0.146 seconds behind the leader. Danish's improved performance came after struggling in the previous rounds, as he had recorded a time of 2:11.834s in free practice one. The Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP rider expressed his relief at rediscovering his form and credited his fans, family, and team members for their support. Danish also noted that there was still room for improvement, particularly in handling the bike during high-speed corners. The Aeon Credit-MT Helmets-MSI rider aims to secure a front-row spot in the Saturday qualifying round, with pole position being his ultimate goal. Danish highlighted his impressive results earlier in the season, including a third-place finish at Mugello and his maiden Moto3 victory at Brno.",
  "summary": "SEPANG: Following his struggles in recent rounds, Moto3 rookie Hakim Danish Ramli was all smiles after notching strong performances on the opening day of the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia on Friday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Danish Ramli, 21, starts strong at Sepang Moto3 race",
    "Posts 2:11.57s in practice, 0.146s behind leader",
    "Aims for front-row spot in Saturday qualifying"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}