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Malay Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Malay Mail
‘Yes, finally we get a P1': Muhammad Hakim Danish celebrates first MotoGP Rookies Cup win of season in Aragon
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 — The country's rising star in motorsport, Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli, repeated his achievement from last season by winning the second race of the third round in the MotoGP Rookies Cup at MotorLand Aragon, Spain yesterday. Adding to the cheers, this victory was his first win of the season and his second podium finish in the third round, after coming in second in the first race yesterday. In yesterday's second race, the 17-year-old rider, who started from seventh position, successfully overtook his opponents one by one and continued to show excellent riding skills in the last two laps to win the race with a time of 26 minutes 52.773 seconds (s). Spanish rider, Brian Uriarte, had to settle for second place, only 0.188 seconds (s) behind, while his compatriot David Gonzalez secured third place with a time of 26 minutes 52.968s. 'Yes, finally we get a P1. The race was fantastic for today and the race was quite difficult. The tyre dropped a lot but I could manage it. 'I would like to say thank my sponsors and my family and all my friends who supported me. And 'Selamat Hari Raya Aidiladha' to all Malaysians,' he said immediately after the race. The victory achieved by Hakim Danish sees the Terengganu-born youngster extend his lead with 125 points, holding a 30-point advantage over Uriarte in second place. The next race will take place in Mugello, Italy on June 21 and 22. — Bernama


The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
MotoGP rookies cup leader Hakim Danish secures yet another second place finish at Aragon
KUALA LUMPUR: National rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli maintained his position at the head of the MotoGP Rookies Cup riders' standings after securing yet another second-placed finish in Race 5 of the competition at the Aragon Circuit, Spain today. The 17-year-old started the first race of the third round in sixth place and managed to catch up with the leading group, only to bet thwarted by Spaniard Brian Uriarte, who won with a time of 26:38.204 seconds (s). 'Second place is still an important result. I will try to do better in Race Six tomorrow (Sunday),' he said after the race. Hakim Danish, who won the round last season, finished 0.007s behind Uriarte while third place went to another Spanish rider David Gonzalez (+0.068s). Even with the second place finish, the Malaysian remains at the top of the overall standings with 100 points ahead of Uriarte (75 points) and Gonzalez (35 points).


The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Hakim Danish Keeps MotoGP Rookies Cup Lead After Race 5
KUALA LUMPUR: National rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli maintained his position at the head of the MotoGP Rookies Cup riders' standings after securing yet another second-placed finish in Race 5 of the competition at the Aragon Circuit, Spain today. The 17-year-old started the first race of the third round in sixth place and managed to catch up with the leading group, only to bet thwarted by Spaniard Brian Uriarte, who won with a time of 26:38.204 seconds (s). 'Second place is still an important result. I will try to do better in Race Six tomorrow (Sunday),' he said after the race. Hakim Danish, who won the round last season, finished 0.007s behind Uriarte while third place went to another Spanish rider David Gonzalez (+0.068s). Even with the second place finish, the Malaysian remains at the top of the overall standings with 100 points ahead of Uriarte (75 points) and Gonzalez (35 points).


The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
MotoGP Rookies Cup leader Hakim Danish secures yet another podium at Aragon
KUALA LUMPUR: National rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli maintained his position at the head of the MotoGP Rookies Cup riders' standings after securing yet another second-placed finish in Race 5 of the competition at the Aragon Circuit, Spain yesterday. The 17-year-old started the first race of the third round in sixth place and managed to catch up with the leading group, only to bet thwarted by Spaniard Brian Uriarte, who won with a time of 26:38.204 seconds (s). 'Second place is still an important result. I will try to do better in Race Six tomorrow (Sunday),' he said after the race. Hakim Danish, who won the round last season, finished 0.007s behind Uriarte while third place went to another Spanish rider David Gonzalez (+0.068s). Even with the second place finish, the Malaysian remains at the top of the overall standings with 100 points ahead of Uriarte (75 points) and Gonzalez (35 points).


The Sun
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Hakim Danish wins another podium at Aragon MotoGP
KUALA LUMPUR: National rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli maintained his position at the head of the MotoGP Rookies Cup riders' standings after securing yet another second-placed finish in Race 5 of the competition at the Aragon Circuit, Spain yesterday. The 17-year-old started the first race of the third round in sixth place and managed to catch up with the leading group, only to bet thwarted by Spaniard Brian Uriarte, who won with a time of 26:38.204 seconds (s). 'Second place is still an important result. I will try to do better in Race Six tomorrow (Sunday),' he said after the race. Hakim Danish, who won the round last season, finished 0.007s behind Uriarte while third place went to another Spanish rider David Gonzalez (+0.068s). Even with the second place finish, the Malaysian remains at the top of the overall standings with 100 points ahead of Uriarte (75 points) and Gonzalez (35 points).