Jakarta , March 23, 2022 (ANTARA) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has expressed pleasure
over the successful implementation of the 2022 Pertamina Grand Prix of
Indonesia (MotoGP) at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street
Circuit, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
The MotoGP race was held from March 18 to 20.
"This is a big event of a very extraordinary motorsport and I want to
express my deepest gratitude, especially to the people of NTB,
particularly Lombok, who have given their full support," Widodo said
while watching the final day of the motorbike race.
Red Bull KTM rider Miguel Oliveira won the race after completing 20 laps at the Mandalika Circuit in 33 minutes 27.223 seconds.
Monster Energy Yamaha world champion Fabio Quartararo settled for second
place after finishing 2.205 seconds after Oliveira, and Ducati rider
Johann Zarco was the third podium winner who received the Indonesian
Grand Prix trophy from the President.
Despite the success, Widodo promised to improve some aspects during the
next implementation of MotoGP races as Mandalika and Dorna Sports, as
MotoGP commercial rights holders, have long-term cooperation contracts.
The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at Mandalika marked the first time
the prestigious racing event was held in the country in 25 years.
