Hafizh Syahrin looking forward to new MotoGP season

Hafizh Syahrin looking forward to new MotoGP season

During a meet-and-greet session with the fans, Malaysian racer Hafizh syahrin, popularly known as “El Pescao” or “The Fish”, said he’s looking forward to the 2019 MotoGP season with Red Bull KTM Tech 3 on the RC16. Hafizh, who now carries a new fan nickname of “Bo55ku”, a play on his race number, did his rookie year with Monster Yamaha Tech 3, where he came in second behind Franco Morbidelli.

Speaking during a press conference Hafizh spoke about his activities during the off-season, saying he is a person who likes to keeps busy. “I spent a lot of time cycling for my fitness and played some football and things like that,” he said.

“I’ve liked racing from when I was young,” said Hafizh, “because my father had a workshop. I started from there and went on to mini bikes.” Asked about his race number, 55, Hafizh said the number is because of his birthday, the 5th of May, citing Marc Marquez #93, who was born in 1993, as an example of a racer using his birthday as his race number.

Expressing thanks to Datuk Razlan Razali, chief executive officer of Sepang International Circuit and Herve Poncheral, principal of Tech 3, Hafizh said, “I did not expect to be given this chance to ride in MotoGP last year, and this year in a full works supported team. I am looking forward to this challenge and will do my best.”

As first Malaysian to race in MotoGP in 2018, Hafizh said he felt emotional because many Malaysian fans support his efforts at the track, especially at Sepang. “I am looking forward to 2019 with Red Bull KTM Tech 3, with the RC16, which I think is a very sexy bike,” said Hafizh.

“The shape looks different, it looks different, covered in carbon-fibre,” Hafizh said. “The KTM is different from Yamaha, the electronics are different, the suspension is different, it takes time to get used to and understand the bike,” he said.

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Mohan K Ramanujam

Coming with diverse and extensive experience in heavy engineering, Mohan enjoys making anything with wheels go fast, especially motorcycles. His weapon of choice is the Desmoquattro engine, and he has a penchant for anything with a dash of Italian design. Strangely enough, he insists he's a slow rider.

 

Comments

  • Phaser on Feb 01, 2019 at 4:21 pm

    Something is wrong with your title. What is Hafizh Syahrin anticipating? Anticipating the start of the season? Well it’s going to happen regardless of how he feels. Would have been better to say he anticipates a tough season or he anticipates success or he anticipates kicking the arse of the Petronas team riders. Or maybe you mean he is anticipating some antipasti though as he’s based in Spain maybe it should be anticipating tapas instead?

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    • Rahman on Feb 02, 2019 at 11:44 am

      He must learn to work hard like everyone else. Only through hard work success comes.

      In Malaysia, many just want to goyang kaki and enjoy success

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  • donno on Feb 01, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    Go Hafizh! Will fully support HS55 this year!

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  • casual rider on Feb 01, 2019 at 4:56 pm

    2019 will be your best year Hafizh! Trust me you got the right package now. Top 10 is very much possible BO55KU

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  • benard on Feb 01, 2019 at 6:52 pm

    Red Bull KTM Yamaha Tech 3?!?!

    Its too early to be drunk for CNY Mohan! LoL!

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  • “I spent a lot of time cycling for my fitness and played some football and things like that,”

    I thought he was busy making Hafizh Jr hahaha

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  • Malu Apa Bo55ku on Feb 01, 2019 at 7:21 pm

    I’m not believe to RC16, but I hope you can get a great result and performance.

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  • Singha on Feb 01, 2019 at 11:01 pm

    Mohan, where is your journalistic integrity? Edited lots of mistakes from the article without even mentioning the fact, or even thank those that pointed them out. Shame on you! I bet you will pussy out and won’t post this comment.

    Cc paul@ driven.com.my

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  • Fahmy on Feb 03, 2019 at 3:48 am

    Be alert.. Other team dont sleep since last year.. Do keep testing bo55ku.. To win the bike must on par with the flying ducatis..

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