Discussions held with Formula 1 over Indonesian Grand Prix

Discussions held with Formula 1 over Indonesian Grand Prix

Mandalika International Street Circuit - Indonesian Grand Prix

Over the past few years, it is safe to say that the Asian countries have had a hard time in registering themselves on the Formula 1 calendar. With Malaysia and Korea having to fall of the calendar, Japanese Grand Prix also saw its way out in 2021. However, the latest updates from the world of F1 suggest that Indonesia could be the latest Asian country to be added to the F1 roster hosting the Indonesia Grand Prix. 

It is being aimed that Indonesia Grand Prix could be incorporated as the part of the new Asian swing in the racing future, namely the Mandalika International Street Circuit which has been granted a round of MotoGP in 2022. Furthermore, it is being reported that several officials have also been in talks with the management about a track which forms part of a new tourism venture on the island of Lombok. 

Formula 1 plans of introducing Indonesia Grand Prix soon 

Ricky Baheramsjah
Ricky Baheramsjah

Ricky Baheramsjah, who is the CEO of the Mandalika Grand Prix Association revealed that because the FIM’s Grade A standard is required for MotoGP, this particular circuit has been designed to also qualify for the FIA’s Grade 1. 

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“Our circuit can be graded FIA A-grade, which would accommodate F1, and we have had discussions with F1 on Lombok,” said Baheramsjah, quoted by Pitpass. “They don’t like the gravel traps we need for MotoGP but that’s a minor issue because under the gravel is just asphalt, so it can be shifted out. We may need a few more facilities, more five-star hotels, as MotoGP is a very broad market – people on scooters and people in Bentleys. Ticket pricing is also relatively more affordable for MotoGP than for F1. 

“A destination like Lombok would be challenging for F1, but once Mandalika is developed a bit more then there is a fantastic opportunity for F1 should it want to explore it. For now, though, we are fully focused on the races we have lined up,” he concluded.

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