MotoGP to return to Indonesia
A circuit is being built on the Indonesian island of Lombok, which will also host WorldSBK racingAfter a two-decade exile, Indonesia will return to the MotoGP and WorldSBK calendars in 2021 on a new circuit to be located on the island of Lombok.
The agreement was signed between Dorna, which promotes both world championships, and Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation, a state-owned company, in Spain on January 28.
Dorna CEO, Carmelo Ezpeleta, said: “What a unique project this will be, having an urban, world-class circuit in a country where MotoGP has such a huge following.
“Indonesia is a key market for us with a considerable percentage of motorsport fans living here and the MotoGP atmosphere will be even stronger once the circuit is complete.
“Also, by including Lombok to the WorldSBK calendar makes this offer more attractive for local fans having two world-class events in the area during the year.”
The 4.32km circuit will be located within Mandalika, which is a large-scale integrated tourism estate in Lombok.
The Sentul circuit in Indonesia has previously hosted WorldSBK and MotoGP competition.
Graphic source: Jakarta Post
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