First in the World, Pertamina Supports the Success of Meet and Greet with VR46 Racers

Denpasar, July 13, 2024 - PT Pertamina (Persero) and InJourney fully support the success of Indonesia hosting the world's first Meet & Greet event and Road to Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia (IndonesiaGP) parade. Indonesia is honored to be the only country hosting the Meet & Greet and Road to Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia parade.

Attended by MotoGP riders from the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team, Fabio Di Giannantonio and Marco Bezzecchi, the event started with a parade from The Meru - Sanur, then to the Pertamina 54.803.31 petrol station on Sunset Road, and continued to the final destination at Mari Beach Club, Canggu, Bali today, Saturday (13/7).

The President Director of Pertamina, Nicke Widyawati, stated that the Road to Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia - MotoGP™ 2024 is a historic moment with the arrival of MotoGP™ stars.

"The success of today's Meet & Greet and Road to Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia Parade is a testament to our commitment to organizing the Indonesian GP 2024 event," said Nicke.

Nicke added that this event not only strengthens Pertamina's commitment to developing motorsports in Indonesia but also serves as a platform to inspire the younger generation to pursue achievements in racing.

Building on this success, a similar parade will also be held in Mataram, Lombok, as part of the preparations for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia - MotoGP™ 2024, which is entering its third season.

The President Director of InJourney, Dony Oskaria, stated, "The Road to Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia - MotoGP™ 2024 is a historic moment and a testament to the international community's trust in Indonesia's sport tourism, especially Mandalika. Therefore, we thank the collaboration between stakeholders that has been established so far, making the organization of this event even better and more successful in the future."

Meanwhile, the Chairman of MotoGP 2024 - Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia (IndonesiaGP), Troy Warokka, expressed appreciation and gratitude to Pertamina and all stakeholders supporting the success of the Meet & Greet and the Road to Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia Parade.

"This event is a historic moment for fans and the racing community in Indonesia and marks a strong initial step towards organizing an outstanding Indonesian GP," he said.

The Meet & Greet and the Road to Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2024 Parade event provides a rare opportunity for fans to interact directly with their idols. It is hoped that this event will significantly have a positive impact in supporting the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia, which will be held on September 27-29, 2024, at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, The Mandalika area, Central Lombok, NTB.

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.**