KUALA LUMPUR: Sepang International Circuit (SIC) chief executive officer Azhan Shafriman Hanif is hoping Moto3 rookie Hakim Danish Ramli will rediscover his form in his remaining races this season.

SIC is banking on the 19-year-old - by far the best young rider Malaysia has had over the past decade - to pull local fans to the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia (Oct 30-Nov 1).

Danish has notched seven top-10 finishes this season. He finished third at Mugello and went on to win his maiden GP at Brno, both in June, but his form has tapered since then.

"I think Danish has done very well for his first year. It is very difficult to finish on the podium at this level," said Shafriman yesterday.