Muhammad Zulfahmi Khairuddin (born 20 October 1991) is a Malaysian

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Career

125cc World Championship

Born in Banting,

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, Zulfahmi made his debut in the 125cc world championship at the 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix where he finished 20th. In 2010, Zulfahmi competed in his first full season on board an Aprilia for the Air Asia-Sepang International Circuit.

Moto3 World Championship

Zulfahmi achieved his first pole position by a Malaysian rider in any class at his home race in October 2012. Zulfahmi led for most of the race, but finished second behind team-mate

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and

in a dramatic thrilling race.

Moto2 World Championship

He briefly returned to Grand Prix racing but after a poor start to the

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season he decided to retire from racing.

Career statistics

Grand Prix motorcycle racing

By season

By class

Races by year

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

Supersport World Championship

Races by year

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) (Races in bold indicate pole position; races in ''italics'' indicate fastest lap)

References

External links

* * {{official website Malaysian motorcycle racers 125cc World Championship riders 1991 births Living people Moto3 World Championship riders Supersport World Championship riders People from Selangor Moto2 World Championship riders