Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit is Ready to Welcome the International Racing Event

Lombok, November 8, 2021 – PT Pertamina (Persero) continues to strengthen its steps to go global in various business strategies and programs. One of them by supporting Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which is ready to welcome the international motorcycle racing events.

Pertamina is also ready to welcome visitors watching the 2021 WSBK Indonesia racing event at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit. Visitors arriving at Lombok airport will be greeted by various branding, photo booths, and lounges specially prepared to enliven this event.

"Apart from being part of an effort to go global, racing itself is closely related to fuel products such as Pertamax Turbo and Pertamina Enduro lubricants. Therefore, it can easily form Pertamina's positive image for MotoGP audience and other international motorsports events," explained Heppy Wulansari, Acting Vice President Corporate Communications of PT Pertamina (Persero).

In addition, Pertamina's support in the Pertamina Mandalika Street Circuit and MotoGP in Indonesia is expected to increase tourism potential, and Pertamina's and SOE's commitment to bring International Motorsport to Indonesia. It is expected to open up opportunities in business development on a global scale to support national economic growth in the future.

"Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit and MotoGP is hoped to provide a multiplier effect for regional and national economic recovery. At the same time, it is an opportunity for broad global market penetration for our company, SOE, and SME products," explained Heppy.

Not only contributing to the circuit sponsorship, but Pertamina also distributed revolving capital assistance to MSMEs in Mandalika. These programs aim to generate sustainable growth while supporting Pertamina's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement, especially at point 8. It is related to the provision of employment and economic growth. Pertamina also implements Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)-based programs in all Pertamina operational areas.

For information, Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit has a track length of 4.31 kilometers (KM). It has 17 bends and has 50 garage areas. The circuit is planned to accommodate up to 195,000 total spectators.**