In an Instagram post, speculation is rife amongst his fans as to whether Malaysia Moto2 racer Hafizh Syahrin will be retiring from competition in the Moto2 class this year. Currently riding with NTS RW Racing GP, Hafizh initially competed with Tech 3 Racing, campaigning the YZR-M1 before team principal Herve Poncheral made a surprise move to the KTM stable after 20 years with Yamaha Factory Racing as a privateer.
The 27-year old Selangor boy reflected on his racing career over the past eight years in the Instagram post, starting with the Moto2 World Championship with Petronas Raceline Malaysia. “Eight years of bitter and sweet memories in the World Championship,” wrote Hafizh, “thanks to all who supported me to this point and helped me to this point.”
Saying that he will not forget his fans and supporters, Hafizh said new things await of which he will letting his fans know soon, reported local daily Berita Harian. In 2014, his first full season in Moto2, Hafizh placed 19th in the championship with a career best of ninth in 2017.
Moving up the ranks to MotoGP in 2018, Hafizh managed 16th in the premier class champions table in his rookie year, narrowly missing the Rookie of the Year prize after being bested by Franco Morbidelli. Losing his seat to Brad Binder at the end of the 2019 season, Hafizh stepped down to Moto2 with the Speed Up Aspar Team before moving to NTS RW Racing for 2021.
paultan.org has reached out to Hafizh for comment. This post will be updated should a reply be received.
Thanks for the inspirational runs. You in a way proves discipline and hard work can spring surprise. You hv inspired our youth to take up the sport seriously.. Not just anotger race.. Thank you
Well,what to say.motogp racing is an expensive sport.so surely team principal expect the rider to deliver good results to justify the investment.but if in 2 years never score no.10 let alone podium or winning,whos gonna give seat to race anymore.ok bye.
Don’t be sour grapes. Many international riders share same fate. Don’t give HS, new challenge ahead !!!
Another Yuzy, only know to depend on cable/handout from big man. No effort to make himself marketable or learn PR skills or establish connections to attract sponsors. Like this can retire early habis cerita.
One don’t become 2nd best rookie of the year in MotorGP just by cable/handouts. He is unfortunate to be less adaptable to machinery changes and subsequently lost confidence fading out when he still has talent to challenge midtable. Too bad he isn’t like Alonso who could push his car to outperform its rated capabilities.