Hakim Danish Starts Dutch Moto3 Grand Prix from 16th Position
Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Malaysian Moto3 rider Hakim Danish Ramli will start the Dutch Grand Prix from 16th place.
- He aims to focus, achieve a good start, and join the leading group quickly.
- Despite not being fully satisfied with his qualifying time, he feels increasingly comfortable with his bike and confident after team improvements.
Malaysian Moto3 rider Hakim Danish Ramli faces a challenging start at the Dutch Grand Prix in Assen, qualifying in 16th position. The young racer acknowledged the need to significantly step up his efforts for the upcoming race, emphasizing the importance of focus and a strong start to contend with the frontrunners.
Tomorrow I will start the race from 16th place. My target is to stay focused, get a good start, and try to join the leading group as quickly as possible.
"Tomorrow I will start the race from 16th place. My target is to stay focused, get a good start, and try to join the leading group as quickly as possible," Ramli stated in a press release. He noted the close lap times among all competitors, indicating that a strong performance will require pushing his limits.
While not entirely pleased with his qualifying time of 1 minute 41.36 seconds, the 18-year-old rider expressed growing confidence in his machine. He reported that both he and his team have been working diligently, with the team successfully improving the bike's setup throughout the practice and qualifying sessions. This continuous improvement has boosted his belief in his ability to perform well.
If you look at it, the lap times of every rider are very close. So, I will work harder to give my best in tomorrow's race.
Ramli, currently seventh in the overall Moto3 standings with 73 points after nine rounds, has secured two podium finishes this season. His performance at Assen will be crucial in maintaining his position and potentially climbing higher in the championship rankings.
The team has also succeeded in improving the motorcycle's settings in every session, and my confidence is increasing.
Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.