A rumour has emerged that Malaysian racer Hafizh Syahrin, better known to fans as Pescao 55, is on a short-list to join MotoGP team Monster Yamaha Tech 3. This will make Hafizh the first Malaysian rider to ride a full season in the top flight, replacing German Jonas Folger.
This was reported by Motorcycle News, speaking to Tech 3 team principal Herve Poncharal, who confirmed Hafizh’s name was on their list of potential replacements for Folger. However, nothing is confirmed as yet, but Hafizh would be joining a team that garnered several podiums and poles last season.
“Right now, nothing has been decided by far, because there are different priorities from some of my partners. They have different ideas depending on whether they’re on one side of the Atlantic or the other, and for some of them Asia is very important and for others not so much,” said Poncharal.
Should the deal happen, 23-year old Hafizh will be team mates with 2016 Moto 2 champion Johann Zarco, who himself has shown potential since joining the Yamaha MotoGP satellite team. Hafizh has been competing in motorcycle Grand Prix since 2013, stepping up to the podium twice in 2017, at Misano and Motegi.
Hafizh made a sudden departure from Petronas Raceline Malaysia in October last year, after 10 years of competition. He was then dropped from Petronas Sprinta Racing, instead riding exclusively for SIC Racing Team in Moto 2.
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All da best Hafizh. Prove to the world that u can stand proud on ur own 2 feet.
Yes, he is one of the few that work hard and don’t rely on tongkat. Congrats Hafizh. You make us proud. Well done!
Plenty of others that achieved glory. Lee Chong Wei, Nicol David, Shalin Zulkifli, Mohd Faiz, Azizul Awang, Super KIP, Jazeman Jaafar, Weiron Tan, Afiq Ikhwan Yazid, Sidek brothers, and many many many more.
So what u trying to imply here?
That he’s a parrot and don’t know jack???
Lolz! U got me there! :-)
This is a car and bike forum jackass…get a life mister dumbo
Already confirmed. Hafizh to join motogp with tech3. His place in SIC moto2 team is to be passed to zulfahmi khairuddin.
If it’s true……. Congrats Hafizh
This boy has talent
Dear Mr Poncharal, please make it happen. This boy will repay you with his performance and professionalism
a bit too early for him imho..but it’s now or never..just grab the chance if the offer is genuine!
Never too early if he has the right amount of talent, see Verstappen Jr and Sainz Jr.