São Paulo, Brazil – Malaysian rider Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli finished 10th in the Moto3 Brazil Grand Prix on Sunday, March 23, 2026, seven positions behind Indonesian standout Veda Ega Pratama, who secured a podium finish. Despite a strong qualifying performance that saw him start from third on the grid, a challenging restart following a red flag ultimately hampered Danish’s chances of contending for a podium spot.
The race at the Autódromo Internacional de Brasília was disrupted on lap 14, bringing out the red flag. When racing resumed, it was in a sprint format of just five laps. This compressed race length proved decisive, as a slow start after the restart significantly impacted Danish’s ability to regain lost ground.
“I learned a lot from this race, especially about being at the front of the pack,” Danish said, as quoted by Astro Arena. “After the red flag and the restart, I was in ninth position. My start wasn’t good, it was a slow start, and that put me behind. It was difficult to recover given that the race was only five laps long. I still tried to overtake to achieve the best possible position.”
While disappointed not to match Veda Ega Pratama’s impressive third-place finish, Danish remained positive, noting improvements compared to the season-opening round in Thailand. He acknowledged the efforts of his team, AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSI, in making technical improvements to his machine.
“I’m happy because I’ve made a lot of improvements in my riding,” Danish stated. “I’m very grateful to everyone who always supports me in every race. The team did their best this week, especially in fixing the engine quickly during qualifying.”
The 10th-place finish earned Danish six points in the Moto3 World Championship standings. This result equaled his point total from the corresponding stage of the 2025 season. Last year, Danish secured six points across the first two races, finishing 18th in Malaysia and then achieving a 12th-place finish in Portugal, followed by a 14th-place result in Valencia.
The Moto3 Brazil Grand Prix highlighted the growing competition between Danish and Pratama, two of the rising stars from Southeast Asia in the Moto3 class. Pratama’s podium finish underscored his strong form, while Danish’s race demonstrated the challenges of adapting to unpredictable race conditions and the importance of a strong restart.
The incident during the restart proved to be the pivotal moment in Danish’s race. Dropping positions immediately after the flag dropped, he found himself battling to maintain position within the points-scoring positions. Despite his efforts, the limited number of laps made a full recovery impossible.
Danish’s performance in Brazil represents a step forward from his opening race in Thailand, where he finished outside the points. The team’s focus on engine improvements appears to be yielding positive results, providing Danish with increased confidence on the track. However, the need to refine his race starts, particularly after interruptions, remains a key area for development.
The Moto3 championship is known for its close racing and unpredictable outcomes. The Brazilian Grand Prix was no exception, with several riders battling for position throughout the race. Pratama’s podium finish is a significant achievement for Indonesian motorsport, while Danish’s continued progress signals a promising future for Malaysian racing.
Looking ahead, the Moto3 series moves on to the next round of the championship. Danish will be aiming to build on the lessons learned in Brazil and further improve his consistency. The team will continue to perform on optimizing the bike’s performance and refining Danish’s race strategy.
Fans can follow Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli’s progress throughout the 2026 Moto3 season via the official MotoGP website and through updates from his team, AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSI. The next race promises to be another exciting chapter in the battle for the Moto3 World Championship.
