KUALA LUMPUR: Petronas have confirmed that they have parted ways with Moto2 rider Hafizh Syahrin Abdullah as they look to focus on developing up-and-coming riders. In a statement today, Petronas believe they have achieved their objective in developing a competitive, marketable and independent Malaysian rider in the world championships with Hafizh. "Hafizh and Petronas have enjoyed nine fantastic seasons of racing in the Malaysian Cub Prix Championship, Asia Road Racing Championship, Spanish National Championship and Moto2," said the statement. Petronas will continue their sponsorship in Moto3 with the Petronas Sprinta Racing team, which features Adam Norrodin and Ayumu Sasaki, in addition to their well-established Malaysian Cub Prix Championship. "Moving forward, Petronas will focus their resources in the development of new talents though its existing grassroots programme, the PETRONAS AAM Malaysian Cub Prix Championship, and through its collaboration with SIC in Moto3 via the Petronas Sprinta Racing Team.”

Source: New Strait Times December 21, 2017 10:07 UTC