Worldwide Enthusiasm Ahead of the Pertamina Grand Prix Of Indonesia 2023

Lombok, October 13, 2023 – Ahead of the MotoGP event, the Pertamina Grand Prix Of Indonesia 2023, global enthusiasm for the race can be felt since people arrived at Lombok International Airport, Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. This event marks its second year, hosted at the Pertamina Mandalika Circuit in Lombok from October 13 to 15, 2023.

Austrian tourist John expressed his great excitement about watching the Pertamina Grand Prix Of Indonesia 2023. It is his first time attending a world-class racing event in Indonesia.

"I am very interested in MotoGP in Indonesia. I have traveled around the world to watch this event. Starting from Valencia, Barcelona, San Morano, Malaysia, Thailand, and now I am here in Mandalika, Indonesia. I am supporting the KTM team. I am also excited to see the arena because everyone has come here to witness the race. We hope to see a great race," he explained when interviewed at Lombok International Airport on Thursday, October 12.

A spectator from Jakarta, Acha, also expressed her joy and enthusiasm for attending the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023, as such events are rare. She is a fan of Marc Marquez and hopes he will win this season.

"I am so happy to be here to watch the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023 because this is a rare opportunity. We want to enjoy it, learn about the event, and watch the race. I am cheering for Marquez, used to be a Rossi fan. This is his last season with Honda," she said.

VP of Corporate Communication of Pertamina, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, hopes the MotoGP Pertamina Grand Prix Of Indonesia 2023 will provide an unforgettable experience for the attendees and tourists. The excitement surrounding this event is already noticeable among the tourists as they land at Lombok International Airport.

"As the main sponsor, Pertamina presents this event for the Indonesian people and the world, providing them with a tropical tourism experience in one of Indonesia's primary tourist destinations. We also hope this event will bring economic benefits to the local community," Fadjar explained.

Pertamina (Persero), through its subsidiary Pertamina Patra Niaga, has also ensured the security of energy supply in the Lombok region, especially for logistics, community mobility, restaurants, hotels, and the daily needs of the people in Lombok.

Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**