Bald Raul aims for another bold move in Sepang


Mane attraction: Trackhouse MotoGP’s Raul Fernandez shows off his newly-shaved head during a press conference. — AFP

SEPANG: Trackhouse MotoGP rider Raul Fernandez has revealed he was forced to shave his head as part of a bet he made with his crew chief following his maiden victory at the Australian Grand Prix last Sunday.

The 25-year-old controlled last weekend’s 27-lap race at Phillip Island to score a stunning first podium win in the premier class.

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