QatarGP: Hakim Danish Battles to Fierce P7 Finish Under the Light
Malaysian motorsport sensation Hakim Danish delivered a gritty, hard-fought performance at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, crossing the line in seventh place to secure vital championship points for AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI.
Launching from a solid seventh position on the starting grid, Hakim Danish held his ground during an intense 16-lap shootout at the Lusail International Circuit. The Malaysian rider clocked a total race time of 33'16.794, finishing just 7.315 seconds adrift of race winner David Almansa.
In the heart of the chaotic mid-pack battles, Malaysian motorsport sensation Hakim Danish held his ground during the intense 16-lap shootout. Launching from a solid seventh position on the starting grid, the AEON Credit - MT Helmets - MSI rider pushed his KTM machine to the absolute limit. Danish recorded a blazing top speed of 244.8 km/h and laid down his fastest lap of the race with a 2'03.683 on lap three. He crossed the finish line just 7.315 seconds adrift of race winner Almansa to secure a vital P7 finish.
By securing 9 crucial points for his P7 finish, Danish continues to solidify his elite pedigree on the world stage. He currently sits eighth in the overall Moto3 World Championship standings with a total of 125 points. Furthermore, the Malaysian star remains locked in a fierce Rookie of the Year campaign, holding third place in the rookie standings right behind Brian Uriarte and Indonesian rival Veda Pratama.
With another gritty top-10 finish in the bag, Danish is proving he possesses the raw pace and tactical discipline required to bang bars with the fastest Moto3 riders on the planet.
Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP's David Almansa delivered an absolute masterclass at the Qatar Airways Grand Prix of Qatar, taking the Moto3 race victory. The Spanish rider fended off heavy pressure from Adrian Fernandez and Maximo Quiles, who rounded out the podium in second and third respectively.
However, the Qatar GP also marked a definitive end to the rookie championship fight. Spanish prodigy Brian Uriarte has officially clinched the 2026 Rookie of the Year crown. With a massive haul of 207 points, Uriarte built an insurmountable 63-point gap over Indonesian rival Veda Pratama (144 points) and Danish (125 points).
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