Ahamed in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, coaching for the Moto3 race in India.
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Fans at subsequent weekend’s inaugural MotoGP of Bharat can have a neighborhood hero to cheer for when Chennai’s Ok.Y. Ahamed races within the Moto 3 championship, which is 2 ranges under MotoGP, as a wildcard entry.
The 26-year-old National champion will race for PETRONAS MIE Racing Vision Track Racing group aboard the Honda NSF250R bike, making him the primary Indian to compete within the Moto 3 class.
Ahamed will observe within the footsteps of S. Sarath Kumar, who drove one race in 2011 within the 125cc class, the precursor to Moto3.
Speaking to The Hindu from Yogyakarta, Indonesia, the place he’s coaching for the race, Ahamed mentioned, “It is a dream come true to be part of the World championship event. While growing up, I used to dream of just seeing a MotoGP race..”
Earlier this yr, the FMSCI chosen Ahamed and Rajiv Sethu for a variety trial in Japan, the place that they had a one-week camp and educated underneath former Moto2 rider Tetsuta Nagashima.
“We tested on Ohvale GP minibike and were evaluated on timing, skills, and endurance. I have to thank the FMSCI and TVS Racing for helping me get this opportunity,” added Ahamed, who obtained the nod following the trial.
Ahamed had his first style of being a part of a MotoGP weekend when he competed within the 2016 Asia Talent Cup at three rounds in Qatar, Malaysia, and China when it was one of many help races earlier than funds dried out.
Ahamed in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, coaching for the Moto3 race in India.
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As a part of his preparation for the weekend, Ahamed is coaching with former Indonesian Moto2 rider Doni Tata Pradita on a Supermoto bike. “I have been here for the past two weeks, and it has been an intense schedule. I am grateful Doni agreed to train because he is very experienced and can help me prepare quickly.”
While it will likely be a steep studying curve for the India rider, Ahamed mentioned, “I have always been someone who never gives up until the chequered flag. Sometimes, I have crashed and lost points trying to be aggressive, but I try to look forward and not just sit back. I aim to do my best, learn as much as possible, and share the knowledge with upcoming riders.”
“Things are changing with riders starting as young as 13 or 14, and having a MotoGP race in India is going to be a huge thing,” he added earlier than signing off.
Source: www.thehindu.com
