Danish aims to get his act right after hiccup in Jerez Circuit
PETALING JAYA: Driver Hakim Danish's streak of podium finishes this year came to an end at the Jerez Circuit in Spain.
The 17-year-old survived a challenging weekend with two top 10 finishes in the second round of the JuniorGP Championship.
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The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Danish aims to get his act right after hiccup in Jerez Circuit
PETALING JAYA: Driver Hakim Danish's streak of podium finishes this year came to an end at the Jerez Circuit in Spain. The 17-year-old survived a challenging weekend with two top 10 finishes in the second round of the JuniorGP Championship.
The Sun
12-05-2025
- The Sun
Hakim Danish secures double podium despite setbacks
RACE 1 delivered a thrilling spectacle as young Malaysian talent Hakim Danish was handed a Long Lap Penalty following a collision incident with Vietnamese rider Luca Agostinelli. Despite the setback, Danish had an impressive start to the race weekend, having consistently topped the timesheets in Free Practice 1, Free Practice 2, and Qualifying. As the lights went out, Danish made a lightning start into Turn 1 but came under pressure at Turn 3, which pushed him down to fourth place. He quickly regrouped and began chasing the leading group, eventually closing in on race leader Brian Uriarte. On lap 3, Danish served his Long Lap Penalty smoothly, rejoining the race in fifth position. Demonstrating remarkable consistency, Danish worked his way back up and made a decisive move on lap 7 to overtake Brian and take the lead. However, a slight mistake on lap 9 allowed Brian to reclaim the front position. Danish continued to stay close behind, but luck was not on his side as the race was red-flagged on lap 11 due to an incident involving another rider. The final results were based on the standings from the previous lap, confirming Danish's position in second place. A rainy morning set the stage for a dramatic Race 2 held on a wet track. As the red lights went out, Hakim Danish got off to a strong start, but disaster struck at Turn 3 when he crashed and collided with Spanish rider Brian Uriarte. Refusing to give up, Danish quickly got back on his bike and rejoined the race, albeit in 22nd position. From lap 2 onwards, he began overtaking rider after rider, climbing up to 13th place. The race was filled with heart-stopping moments, including a near high-side by Danish and several other crashes due to the slippery conditions. Despite the challenges, Danish maintained an impressively consistent pace, growing faster with each lap. By lap 5, he had worked his way up to fifth place, with several riders close behind. From lap 7, Danish started to pull away, creating a gap from the chasing pack. On lap 12, he moved up to second place following a crash by Carter Thompson. Danish crossed the finish line in second place, a remarkable comeback that showcased his fighting spirit and determination in the face of adversity. The next Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup race will take place on 7th and 8th June 2025 at Aragon, Spain.
The Sun
11-05-2025
- The Sun
Hakim Danish secures another podium in Rookies Cup
YOUNG Malaysian rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli showed his consistency by finishing second in the second round of the MotoGP Rookies Cup at the Le Mans Circuit in France late last night. In Race One, the 16-year-old started from pole position but was handed a Long Lap Penalty, which temporarily relegated him to fifth place. However, he staged an impressive comeback to rejoin the front pack. Hakim Danish finished just 0.401 seconds behind Spanish rider Brian Uriarte, who won the race with a time of 17:31.903s. Italian rider Giulio Pugliese claimed third place with a time of 17:37.973s. The 15-lap race was cut short with four laps remaining following a crash involving three riders, prompting race marshals to wave the red flag. This marks the third consecutive second-place finish for the Kuala Terengganu-born rider in this season's Rookies Cup. 'I gave it my all despite the penalty. I'll give my best again in Race Two tomorrow (Sunday). Please pray for me,' he said after the race. The result sees Hakim Danish retain his position at the top of the overall standings with 60 points, ahead of Uriarte (50 points) and New Zealander Carter Thompson (48 points).
