Lombok, October 15, 2023 - The Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023 event has successfully wrapped today, Sunday, October 15, 2023. Over three days, this international racing event has been deemed a success and was brought to a close with the victory of Francesco Bagnaia from the Ducati Lenovo Team.
Nicke Widyawati, President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero), expressed her appreciation for the support of all parties for the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023.
"We hope that Pertamina's support can lead to the success of motorsport in this Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023 event and achieve accomplishments for Indonesia as the host of this international event," she stated.
This event is not just a racing extravaganza but also positively impact the economy, including local businesses and attracting tourists.
Before the races took place, Nicke, along with several members of the Pertamina Group, took the opportunity to visit the Pit Lane Walk area at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit. Nicke encouraged several teams, including the Pertamina Mandalika SAG Racing and the VR46 team.
"Earlier, I also had the chance to visit several racing teams, and they mentioned that racing at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit is always memorable," she said.
As the Main Sponsor of the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023, Pertamina also prepared infrastructure and ensured fuel availability for the public during the event, especially in the Mandalika area. This racing competition has also boost tourist interest and stimulate the local and regional economy, benefiting both local entrepreneurs and the regional economy.
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.**