After Malaysian racer Adam Norrodin getting a tryout with Petronas Sepang Racing Team (SRT) in the Moto2 class, it’s now the turn of 19-year old Syarifuddin Azman, popularly known as “Damok”. Damok will be competing in the Moto3 class at Grand Prix of Aragon in Spain this weekend, taking the seat vacated by John McPhee, who moves up to the Moto2 class.
Following the recent shakeup in rider lineups following Maverick Vinales leaving the Yamaha factory team and joining Aprilia mid-season, breaking his contract, plus SRT’s Franco Morbidelli sidelined for recovery after surgery, riders have been shuffling around the paddock.
For the Aragon race, SRT Moto2 rider Jake Dixon will compete in the MotoGP round alongside Valentino Rossi, after making his MotoGP debut at Silverstone a fortnight ago. As for Damok, who currently competes in the FIM CEV Moto3 championship for SIC Racing Monlau Motorsports, a win last June in Barcelona was seen as a confidence bolster and indication of potential for the young rider from Selangor.
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There’s no pressure from the team, but of course on the get go Damok will push to get the best result and try to adapt as fast as possible to be competitive. It will be a combination of everything – good front feeling, tyre, corner speed, bike setup, braking and quick decision during the close battle.
Interesting to see how he can improve throughout the weekend and try to close that gap to the front guys. Obviously, they are the best in the world but I think it’s possible as he has a very good team around him.
I hopes to see him making some good passes and battles with some of the MotoGP(3) regulars in aragon.