Malaysian Moto3 rookie Hakim Danish was forced to abandon his bid for another points finish at the British Grand Prix after crashing on Lap 5 at Silverstone Circuit.
The AEON Credit–MT Helmets–MSi rider started the Moto3 race from an impressive ninth on the grid after posting a qualifying lap of 2:09.977, completing a strong recovery from a difficult opening to the British Grand Prix weekend.
Hakim initially dropped to P12 on the opening lap, but the 19-year-old quickly found his rhythm and began fighting his way forward.
The Malaysian produced a determined comeback, overtaking several riders to climb as high as eighth position and rejoin the leading group.
However, his charge came to an unfortunate end on Lap 5 at Turns 16-17.
The incident began when Ireland’s Casey O’Gorman of SIC58 Squadra Corse became involved in a clash with Spanish rider Adrian Cruces of CIP Green Power.
Cruces crashed as a result of the incident, forcing Hakim, who was riding nearby, to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
Hakim successfully avoided the fallen rider but was forced off the racing line. His motorcycle subsequently lost stability and he crashed at Turn 17.
O’Gorman was later handed a Long Lap Penalty for causing the incident.
For Hakim, the crash was particularly frustrating after he had demonstrated genuine race pace and looked capable of challenging for a strong points finish.
The result does not tell the full story of Hakim’s Silverstone weekend. After a challenging start, the Malaysian stepped up his performance in qualifying to secure P9, setting a personal best of 2:09.977.
That starting position gave Hakim a strong platform for Sunday’s race, and his early recovery through the field further demonstrated his growing confidence in the Moto3 World Championship.
Despite failing to finish, Hakim and his team can take valuable information from the weekend as they prepare for the next round.
ZK Racing director Zulfahmi Khairuddin believes the Silverstone result does not accurately represent Hakim’s true potential.
The team will use the data and experience gathered in Britain to identify areas for improvement on the motorcycle while ensuring Hakim can learn from the incident.
The focus now shifts immediately to the next round at Aragón, where the Malaysian youngster will look to bounce back stronger.
Because he was unable to finish the British Grand Prix, Hakim Danish failed to add to his championship tally.
He remains eighth in the 2026 Moto3 World Championship with 86 points.
In the 2026 Rookie of the Year standings, Hakim also remains third with 86 points.
He trails fellow rookie Brian Uriarte, who has 127 points, while Veda Pratama occupies second with 97 points.
With the season still ongoing, Hakim remains firmly in contention for a strong rookie campaign.
Despite the disappointment, Hakim confirmed that he escaped the crash without injury and remains positive about his performance.
“Alhamdulillah, after the crash I did not suffer any injuries. During the race, I felt very good with the bike and was confident that I could fight in the leading group.
“Unfortunately, I crashed while trying to avoid another rider who had fallen. Nevertheless, there are many positives I can take from this weekend. I learned a lot and I cannot wait for the next race in Aragón.
“I will try my best and continue training so I can come back stronger at the next race.”
The Silverstone result may have delivered zero points, but Hakim Danish leaves Britain with something equally important — confidence, experience and evidence that he has the pace to fight near the front of Moto3.
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