A third place victory for Malaysian Moto3 racer Hakim Danish in Mugello, Italy on the weekend. Riding at the Grand Prix of Italy for Aeon Credit-MT Helmets-MSI team, the Kuala Terengganu boy – race number #13 – started the race in pole position despite suffering a high side crash the day before during practice and qualifying in second position for the race start.
However, pole sitter David Alamansa of Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP, suffered a bout of tonsillitis and was declared unfit to race, giving Hakim prime position for the race start on Sunday. A quick take-off saw Hakim lead the pack before slowly losing places, at one point during the race dropping down as far as eighth.
Hakim refused to throw in the towel, trading positions with the other racers before eventually settling into third position just two laps before the end. The race was won by Brian Uriarte of Red Bull KTM Ajo, followed by Uriate’s team mate Alvaro Carpe in second. Racing move to Hungary on June 5 for the Grand Prix of Hungary.
