MotoGP – Hafizh Syahrin remains at Tech3 in 2019 –

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Hafizh Syahrin to stay at Tech3 in 2019

MotoGP - Hafizh Syahrin remains at Tech3 in 2019 -

Tech3 has just extended for 2019 the contract of Malaysian rider Hafizh Syahrin who currently rides in MotoGP with the French team alongside Johann Zarco, but will find Miguel Oliveira next year on KTM.

“I can’t believe it!” Said Hafizh Syahrin, currently 16th in the championship for his first season in MotoGP. "I thank Herve (Poncharal, Tech3 team manager) for trusting me and giving me this opportunity to stay in the Tech3 family while joining the KTM family".

"I almost want to cry with joy!"

Remember that the French team managed by Herve Poncharal is leaving Yamaha for KTM next year, just like Johann Zarco. This extension also means the departure of Bradley Smith, currently alongside Pol Espargaro at KTM.

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"I also thank my manager Dato ‘Razlan (also CEO of the Sepang circuit, Editor’s note), who helped me realize this dream of riding in MotoGP, and KTM for believing in Herve and me. I will be even better prepared. in 2019, I am incredibly happy to have this chance and I almost want to cry with joy! ", continues Syahrin.

MotoGP - Hafizh Syahrin remains at Tech3 in 2019 -

His manager and boss of the Sepang circuit, Dato ‘Razlan Razali, also thanks Herve Poncharal for "believing in this boy".

“Hafizh Syahrin’s journey in MotoGP is a fairy tale,” Dato ‘Razlan continues, “and it’s something young Malaysians need to celebrate: when you work hard, when you are patient and focused, you can achieve your goals. dreams. This is exactly what is happening with Hafizh. As Malaysians, as fans, we are very happy to finally see Hafizh on an official motorcycle. ".

"Friendly and well behaved"

"Today is a very special day for me and for the whole Tech3 team", finally indicates Herve Poncharal. "Since Hafizh took to the handlebars of a MotoGP, it has been like a lifelong dream because he was very fast, much faster than some thought and we are very proud of what we did".

"I know it is a huge success for a Malaysian rider to be the first to move up to the premier class. He scored points in his very first MotoGP race and since then he has been fighting steadily for the title of best rookie. . Beyond that, Hafizh is a very sympathetic young man, very well brought up, who shows a lot of humility and respect. He is a hard worker, eager to learn and he also has a lot of humor, which I particularly appreciate ".

"Anyone who knows Tech3 a little knows that I have always considered the team as my family", concludes Poncharal who intended to extend Hafizh "almost from day one, because the first year you learn and the second you assert yourself".

"Since next year we will have the assurance that the four KTM motorcycles on the 2019 grid will have the same evolutions, it will be excellent for Hafizh. He will be on the same machine as Miguel Oliveira, Johann Zarco and Pol Espargaro and that. is a wonderful challenge that I am very proud to take with Hafizh, always with the support of Razlan. I think we have the best possible driver for 2019 and I’m sure that Miguel Oliveira and Hafizh Syahrin, two talented and ambitious drivers, will be formidable ".

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