Bike Issues Hamper Hakim Danish's Competitiveness in German Moto3 GP

Technical problems with his KTM machine significantly hindered Malaysian Moto3 rider Hakim Danish Ramli's performance at the German Grand Prix held at the Sachsenring circuit.

Hakim Danish, who started from third on the grid, reported persistent issues with rear tire grip. He explained that every time he accelerated, the motorcycle nearly caused a high-side, making it impossible to match the speed of the leading riders. This lack of control and confidence in the bike's traction severely impacted his ability to compete effectively.

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In the race I tried to chase the front group and give my best competition. Unfortunately, I did not get a good feel for the rear tire grip. Every time I twisted the throttle, the motorcycle almost experienced a high-side, causing me to be unable to keep up with the riders in front.

Despite these challenges, the AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSi rider managed to secure 12th place, earning four championship points. However, this result caused him to slip to seventh in the overall Moto3 standings with 86 points. The young rider from Terengganu described the weekend as particularly demanding, noting that he struggled with vibrations in the corners during every session.

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Overall, last weekend was very challenging for me and in every session I struggled with the bike due to vibration issues every time I entered a corner.

His team worked diligently to find solutions, and while a soft tire helped him achieve a fast lap time during qualifying, race simulations in FP2 indicated a lack of competitive pace. Hakim Danish views the technical difficulties faced in Germany as a valuable learning experience that will mature him as a rider. He is committed to addressing his weaknesses and working harder for better results in upcoming races.

The FIM MotoGP World Championship will resume after a mid-season break with the British Grand Prix from August 7-9.

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I will continue to improve my weaknesses, work harder, and fight to deliver better results in the next race.