PETALING JAYA: Lack of mental strength and communication skills have been identified as the main reasons for Malaysian riders’ inability to last in the world Motorcycle Championships. Khairul Idham Pawi, or better known as KIP, is the latest to have lost his way as the Petronas Sprinta Racing team have decided not to renew the former two-time Moto3 race winner’s contract for next year.
The decision created an immediate backlash on social media against the Malaysian-owned team with many questioning the judgement to sideline the local rider.