Hakim could get Moto3 wild card ride
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh had said that the 17-year-old has the opportunity to benefit from the National Sports Trust Fund (KWASN) if he shines in two championships this season.
The Terengganu-born rider currently leads the Red Bull Rookies series after securing runner-up finishes in both race one and race two at the curtain raiser in the Jerez Circuit, last week.
Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif said they still have plenty of time to get Hakim the wild card.
"Hakim is leading the championship at the moment, we will try to get him the slot.
"It's a good start for him but still too early to tell.
"He has to be consistent throughout the whole year," said Azhan Shafriman at the Malaysia Touring Car Championships (MTCC) press conference in Sepang.
"The rule of thumb is that we can announce the wild card slot 45 days before the race date itself.
"We have been in discussion with Dorna Sports (MotoGP rights holders) and ZK Racing (Hakim Danish's team).
Meanwhile Azhan said the MTCC, which will be held this weekend, will see a total of 82 cars on the track, with the F4 Southeast Asia Championship returning to the grid, alongside the Asia Classic Car Challenge/Caterham.
In addition, the Porsche Sprint Challenge Indonesia is making its debut as the Companion Series.
"MTCC is more than a name change, it represents a purposeful evolution of the Championship.
"We have redefined the Championship with clearer classes, updated technical regulations, and a stronger focus on turbocharged cars to keep up with global motorsport trends.
"With 53 entries already confirmed for Round 1, we are off to a strong start," he said.
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