Hakim storms to superb win in Aragon

Hakim Danish won his first race of the season in Race 2 of Round 3 of the Red Bull Rookies Cup in Aragon, Spain.
PETALING JAYA: Hakim Danish Ramli made it a Hari Raya Haji celebration to remember after an incredible comeback effort to win Race 2 of the third round of the Red Bull Rookies Cup at Aragon Circuit in Spain. The 17-year-old ran wide with four laps to go but somehow managed to force his way back to the top three with one lap to go in Race 2 yesterday. Hakim's tenacity paid off as he overtook main rival Brian Uriarte, who was only 01.88s behind, on the last corner of the final lap to claim his first win of the season in 26:52.773s. Another Spanish rider David Gonzalez took third place. Hakim thus completed a wonderful Hari Raya Haji weekend on Spanish soil, having taken second place in Race 1 behind Uriarte on Saturday. Hakim was visibly delighted with what he achieved after what seemed like a hopeless outcome when he fell to seventh place after running wide. "It was my only chance and I somehow pulled it off. Finally I managed to get first place. Today's race was great and quite difficult. The tires wore out quickly but I managed to control it. "I would like to express my immense gratitude to my sponsors, family and all my friends who have always supported me. Happy Eid Al-Adha to all Malaysians," said Hakim. Hakim, who has finished thus far on the podium in all six races of the championship, extends his position as the overall leader with 125 points, having a 30-point advantage over Uriarte in second position. The next round will be held in Mugello, Italy from June 21-22.

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[UPDATED] Unstoppable Marc Marquez wins Aragon Grand Prix to complete perfect weekend

New Straits Times

5 hours ago

New Straits Times

[UPDATED] Unstoppable Marc Marquez wins Aragon Grand Prix to complete perfect weekend

ALCANIZ, Spain, June 8 (Reuters) - Marc Marquez proved once again that he was the master of the circuit at MotorLand as the Ducati rider won the Aragon Grand Prix from pole to extend his lead in the championship on Sunday. Marquez's brother Alex finished second for Gresini Racing while Marc's teammate Francesco Bagnaia came third as Ducati bikes swept the podium. Marc had completed the perfect weekend last year to win his first race in 1,043 days at the same circuit and he repeated his feat as the polesitter and sprint winner claimed a record-extending seventh MotoGP victory at the track. Such was Marc's dominance this weekend that he became the first rider in 10 years to lead every session -- including warmups, practice and qualifying -- since he did it himself at the German Grand Prix in 2015. "It was an amazing weekend. Leading all the practices, full focus, just full concentration," said Marquez, who now leads Alex by 32 points in the championship. "As I expected, the others got closer and closer every session. In the race, the pace of Alex and Pecco (Bagnaia) was super fast, but it was consistent. (I was) just controlling the race distance. "And the celebration together with my brother was amazing. The best way to come back with full Ducatis in the top." The two Marquez brothers also danced arm-in-arm in front of the home fans sitting in a special stand dedicated to Spain's fastest brothers on two wheels. Heading into the race weekend, the Marquez brothers had also been involved in social media banter over who their mother would support and Marc had the last laugh when he handed her a red Ducati shirt at the winners' circle in the paddock. PERFECT LAUNCH Marc had broken the lap record to take his 99th career pole before claiming a seventh sprint victory of the season on Saturday despite a poor start, but this time he shot off the line with a perfect launch to lead into turn one. Alex stayed in second place but behind them it was KTM's Pedro Acosta who sparred with Bagnaia for third as they constantly swapped positions, using each other's slipstream to overtake, but the more-experienced Bagnaia held on. Up front, Marc continued to set fastest laps as he streaked away with Alex unable to match his pace, as his brother slowly but surely extended his advantage at one of his favourite circuits which has a corner named after him. The younger Marquez sibling was soon looking over his shoulder to see Bagnaia eating up the distance between them while KTM's Brad Binder crashed in fifth place, leaving the crew chief of the struggling team fuming in the pit lane. But Alex quickly found his rhythm to stay in second while Bagnaia fended off Acosta to prevent an all-Spanish podium. Bagnaia, who is third in the championship, now sits 93 points behind Marc.

[Watch] Indonesian Fans Cross The Line, Boo Malaysian Players Off Court

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7 hours ago

Rakyat Post

[Watch] Indonesian Fans Cross The Line, Boo Malaysian Players Off Court

Subscribe to our FREE The roar of 10,000 fans can lift a player to glory—or crush them completely. At Jakarta's iconic Istora Senayan during the Indonesia Open 2025, Malaysian duo Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun discovered which side of that coin they were on, and it wasn't pretty. What should have been a showcase of world-class badminton turned into an uncomfortable spectacle, with the Malaysian pair facing not just their Indonesian opponents but a hostile crowd that seemed more interested in disruption than sporting excellence. Video footage spreading across social media tells the brutal story: every time the Malaysians prepared to serve, a wave of boos and jeers crashed down from the stands. It wasn't just passionate support for the home team—it was deliberate disruption designed to rattle the visitors' concentration. When Support Turns Sour The criticism was swift and merciless, as online observers didn't mince words. Social media comments captured what many witnessed firsthand: Poor sportsmanship from some Indonesian supporters. Malaysian players are getting booed during their serves. Disappointing behaviour at such a world-class tournament. The comparison to a zoo by some wasn't lost on critics who watched the spectacle unfold. When fans prioritise intimidation over appreciation of athletic skill, the line between passionate support and mob mentality gets dangerously blurred. This is badminton, not a war, and respect should be shown to players on both sides — but the shameful behavior from the crowd, booing our Malaysian players during the match, was not only deeply disappointing, it was a total disgrace. — lala𐙚⋆｡˚ (@fathdy_) The Real Losers: Sport Itself Man and Tee, currently world number seven in men's doubles, eventually fell in the semifinals of the Super 1000 tournament; their exit was as much a product of the hostile environment as it was of their opponents' skill. For players visiting Senayan—once considered badminton's premier venue—the experience serves as a harsh reminder that sometimes the most prominent opponent isn't across the net, but in the stands. The Indonesian response was predictably defensive, with some fans arguing their right to support however they choose: 'You all bought tickets, right? So you have the right to watch and support whoever you want! Just don't throw things at players.' But there's a difference between passionate support and turning a sporting venue into a psychological battleground. When the crowd becomes the story instead of the sport itself, everyone loses, especially the game of badminton. Adding fuel to the fire, some observers suggested the hostility stemmed from more profound resentment, particularly the fact that Malaysia's badminton program has benefited from Indonesian coaching expertise, including figures like Aku rasa fans badminton Indo ni koyak sebenarnya pasal coach diorang kebanyakan decide untuk coaching di Malaysia. Especially bila Herry IP dilamar BAM. Fair enough untuk kata boo player bukan lah satu kesalahan tapi is it ethical? I don't think so. — zll 🇲🇾 (@MohdZol) READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.

Hakim Danish clinches first win of season in Aragon

New Straits Times

8 hours ago

New Straits Times

Hakim Danish clinches first win of season in Aragon

f KUALA LUMPUR: Motorcycle racer Hakim Danish Ramli did his chances of securing a seat in Moto3 next year no harm after emerging victorious at the Aragon leg of the Red Bull Rookies Cup today (June 8). Hakim, who finished second in race one yesterday (June 7), went one better in race two today, taking the flag ahead of Spanish duo Brian Uriarte (+0.188s) and David Gonzalez (+0.195s). It was Hakim's first race win of the season - he had placed second in his first five races - and further consolidated his position atop the championship standings with 125 points to his name. It was a commendable achievement for Hakim, who started from seventh on the grid, which is likely to boost his chances of moving up to the Moto3 World Championship next year. Last month Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif disclosed that Hakim essentially has a seat waiting for him in Moto3 next season but must first prove himself worthy of the slot. Hakim is a product of SIC's two-wheel talent development programme which is run by ZK Racing. Mugello will host the next round of the Red Bull Rookies Cup on June 21-22.