Hafizh hoping for more from his bike on race day

Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah of Petronas Raceline Malaysia (front) in action during the Moto2 qualifying for the Malaysian GP at Sepang International Circuit on Saturday. - S.S.KANESAN/ The STAR

SEPANG: Malaysian Moto2 ace Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah is hoping for some ‘help’ from his bike in Sunday’s Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix race.

Having qualified in 18th spot with the time of 2:08.558, the Petronas Raceline Malaysia rider is 1.129 seconds slower than Spanish pole sitter Esteve Rabat (2:07.429).