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#63 Syarifuddin Azman (Damok) – MT Helmets – Msi

Friday

“Free practice sessions completed, in FP1 I tried to find the rhythm and set up for my bike. I found a way to find the best setup, and in FP2, the team made big changes to my bike, and I felt more confident riding it. I hope I can maintain this momentum for tomorrow in FP3 and the qualifying session. I hope everyone will continue to support me and pray that I can do my best for this week and the upcoming races.”

Free Practice 1

1. Jaume Masia, Leopard Racing, 1:42.323
2. Ayumu Sasaki, Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP,
(1:42.619) +0.296
3. Tatsuki Suzuki, Leopard Racing,
(1:42.627) +0.304
4. David Alonso, Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team,
(1:42.870) +0.547
5. David Muñoz, BOE Motorsports,
(1:43.000) +0.677
21. Syarifuddin Azman, MT Helmets – MSI, (1:43.874) +1.551

Free Practice 2

1. Jaume Masia, Leopard Racing, 1:42.154
2. Ayumu Sasaki, Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP,
(1:42.229) +0.075
3. Deniz Öncü, Red Bull KTM Ajo,
(1:42.283) +0.129
4. David Alonso, Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team,
(1:42.288) +0.134
5. Ivan Ortolo, Angeluss MTA Team,
(1:42.431) +0.277
15. Syarifuddin Azman, MT Helmets – MSI,
(1:42.876) +0.722

Saturday

“I am not happy with my qualifying session today. I need to keep working hard and learn a lot more about my bike and myself. There may also be mistakes on my part, and I’m trying to rectify these issues. I need to keep working together with my team. I hope I can do my best tomorrow and finish the race in a good position. I hope everyone will always pray for my success.”

Free Practice 3

1. Deniz Öncü, Red Bull KTM Ajo, 1:41.614
2. Jaume Masia, Leopard Racing,
(1:41.655) +0.041
3. David Alonso, Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team,
(1:41.845) +0.231
4. Taiyo Furusato, Honda Team Asia,
(1:41.870) +0.256
5. Ivan Ortola, Angeluss MTA Team,
(1:41.890) +0.276
25. Syarifuddin Azman, MT Helmets – MSI, (1:43.148) +1.534

Qualifying

1. Jaume Masia, Leopard Racing, 1:41.638
2. Ayumu Sasaki, Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP,
(1:41.881) +0.243
3. Kaito Toba, SIC58 Squadra Corse,
(1:41.900) +0.262
4. Diego Moreira, MT Helmets – MSI,
(1:42.002) +0.364
5. Deniz Öncü, Red Bull KTM Ajo,
(1:42.056) +0.418
27. Syarifuddin Azman, MT Helmets – MSI,
(1:43.829) +2.191

Sunday

“I’ve finished my race. Today, I had a good start, but I got squeezed by other riders and went off the racing line. Initially, I tried to catch up with the group, and I stayed with them for 5 laps, but after that, I lost contact with the group, I had to continue alone. I maintained my pace. I lost a lot of time in turn 6 because I couldn’t turn my bike better at the corner. I hope in the next race, I can find a better setup for the front. Don’t forget to watch my upcoming race.”

Race

1. David Alonso, Gaviota GASGAS Aspar Team, (1:41.297)
2. Jaume Masia, Leopard Racing,
(1:41.421) +0.036
3. Deniz Öncü, Red Bull KTM Ajo,
(1:41.484) +0.237
4. David Muñoz, BOE Motorsports,
(1:41.614) +0.764
5. Collin Veijer, Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP,
(1:41.713) +4.800
25. Syarifuddin Azman, MT Helmets – MSI, (1:43.212) +37.132

Championship Standing

1. Daniel Holgado, Red Bull KTM Tech3, (161 points)
2. Ayumu Sasaki, Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP,
(157 points)
3. Jaume Masia, Leopard Racing,
(149 points)
4. Deniz Öncü, Red Bull KTM Ajo,
(144 points)
5. David Alonso, GASGAS Aspar Team,
(140 points)
24. Syarifuddin Azman, MT Helmets – MSI, (5 points)

#13 Hakim Danish – Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup

Friday

“In FP1, I finished the session in P19. During FP1, I tried to adapt because this track is new to me, and it’s also a new experience for me. I tried to find the rhythm, lap by lap. I worked on improving my riding style and lap times. In FP2, I finished the session in P23. I only completed a few laps before I had a crash at the last corner when Aditama hit me from behind. Then, in the qualifying session, I managed to secure P13. It was quite challenging for me at the start of the qualifying session. I tried to follow other riders, but many of them stopped and slowed down. Nevertheless, I managed to get a good lap time in the last lap. The qualifying session is important, and I had to push for a good starting position for Race 1 tomorrow. Don’t forget to pray for me and for the other Malaysian riders as well.”

Free Practice 1

1. Angel Piqueras, SPA, (1:45.835)
2. Marcos Ruda, SPA, (1:46.441) +0.606
3. Rico Salmela, FIN, (1:46.551) +0.680
4. Marco Morelli, ARG, (1:46.842) +1.007
5. Guido Pini, ITA, (1:46.916) +1.08119.
19. Hakim Danish, MAL, (1:48.385) +2.550

Free Practice 2

1. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, (1:45.495)
2. Angel Piqueras, SPA, (1:45.638) +0.143
3. Rico Salmela, FIN, (1:45.858) +0.363
4. Marco Morelli, ARG, (1:46.006) +0.511
5. Máximo Quiles, SPA, (1:46.222) +0.727
23. Hakim DANISH MAL (1:48.797) +3.302

Qualifying

1. Rico Salmela, FIN, (1:44.897)
2. Angel Piqueras, SPA, (1:45.003) + 0.106
3. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, (1:45.412) +0.515
4. Alberto Ferrandez, SPA, (1:45.444) +0.547
5. Ruche Moodley, RSA, (1:45.603) +0.706
13. Hakim Danish, MAL, (1:46.660) +1.763

Saturday

“Race 1 at Misano has been completed, and I finished the race in P15. I only managed to collect 1 point. I started from P13, but this race was quite challenging for me as I struggled to find a fast pace. Yesterday, I could only do 1 quick lap, so it was tough to find a fast pace today. Nevertheless, I will give my best in race 2 tomorrow as it’s the final race of the Red Bull Rookies Cup. Pray that I can give my best tomorrow, and also for the other Malaysian riders. My bike is okay. It’s just a bit difficult for me and I’m not as fast on this track. I need to work harder on myself and my riding. I need to improve. I will review the mistakes I made in today’s race to bring to Race 2 tomorrow.”

Race 1

1. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, (26:41.326)
2. Angel Piqueras, SPA, +0.403
3. Maximo Quiles, SPA, +1.071
4. Marcos Ruda, SPA, +1.117
5. Ruche Moodley, RSA, +1.268
15. Hakim Danish, MAL, +19.783

Championship Standing

1. Angel Piqueras, SPA, (293 points)
2. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, (187 points)
3. Máximo Quiles, SPA, (147 points)
4. Rico Salmela, FIN, (123 points)
5. Alberto Ferrandez, SPA, (121 points)
11. Hakim Danish, MAL, (68 points)

Sunday

End of Red Bull Rookies Cup Round 7 in Misano. In race 2, I finished the race in P14. During the race, I improved my riding style and the setup of the bike. Because yesterday it was quite difficult for me to handle my bike in the corners, and today I felt a little more confident. During the race, it was somewhat challenging for me to be at the front. In the early stages of the race, I was with the front group, but then, in the middle of the race, I struggled and was behind the group, and I just tried to finish the race. Thanks to all the sponsors, my family, and everyone who supports me.”

Race 2

1. Angel Piqueras, SPA, (26:39.134)
2. Maximo Quiles, SPA, +0.009
3. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, +0.017
4. Rico Salmela, FIN, +0.460
5. Guido Pini, ITA, +0.281
14. Hakim Danish, MAL, +4.294

Championship Standing

1. Angel Piqueras, SPA, (318 points)
2. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, (203 points)
3. Máximo Quiles, SPA, (167 points)
4. Rico Salmela, FIN, (136 points)
5. Jacob Roulstone, SPA, (125 points)
12. Hakim Danish, MAL, (70 points)

#57 Danial Syahmi – Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup

Friday

“The FP1, FP2, and qualifying sessions went smoothly, and I completed the sessions safely. I finished FP1 with a satisfying position of P12. During FP2 and the qualifying session, I tried to find the best setup, but it was quite challenging to make a good lap time due to the traffic. I decided to stay behind that group, but by the time I arrived, they had already started to slow down. It was a bit struggling for me to improve my lap time, but I finished the qualifying session in P17. This is not what I expected for the starting position in tomorrow’s race. However, I will give it my all. This is also my last race in the Red Bull Rookies this season and the final round, so I will give my 100%”

Free Practice 1

Free Practice 2

Qualifying

Saturday

“I completed the race safely. However, I was unsatisfied and the race was quite tough for me. I started from the back in P17, and I had to do a Double Long Lap penalty. I had to complete the penalty within the first 5 laps. At the beginning of the race, things were going well, and I was with the group. But because of the Long Lap, I gapped with the group, and after completing one Long Lap, I tried to catch up. When I caught up, I had to do another Long Lap. So, it was challenging for me to stay with the group. I gave it my all to catch the group of riders, but I could only be with the last group as I had already taken the Long Lap penalty, which cost me a lot of time. I finished the race in P17. This was a tough race for me as I couldn’t secure any points. Tomorrow, there’s Race 2, and I will give it my 100% and do my best.”

Race 1

1. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, (26:41.326)
2. Angel Piqueras, SPA, +0.403
3. Maximo Quiles, SPA, +1.071
4. Marcos Ruda, SPA, +1.117
5. Ruche Moodley, RSA, +1.268
17. Danial Syahmi, MAL, +24.187

Championship Standing

Sunday

“I am grateful that I finished the race safely. However, for me, this race was tougher than the first one. I had issues with the gear, making it difficult for me to overtake other riders and causing me to brake late. The gear problem sometimes made it hard for me to shift down and occasionally went into neutral. That made it a bit challenging for me to compete with the group. But I gave it my 100%. Unfortunately, today is my final race in the Red Bull Rookies Cup for this season, and this is not the result I wanted. Nonetheless, I finished safely, and there are more races ahead of me. I want to express my gratitude to all the sponsors, RNF, SIC Racing, and ZK Racing. Especially to my family, who has been praying for me, and to all Malaysian.”

Race 2

1. Angel Piqueras, SPA, (26:39.134)
2. Maximo Quiles, SPA, +0.009
3. Alvaro Carpe, SPA, +0.017
4. Rico Salmela, FIN, +0.460
5. Guido Pini, ITA, +0.281
18.Danial Syahmi, MAL, +12.444

Championship Standing

Posted on Monday, September 11th, 2023 in News

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