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Improved Infrastructure, Dorna set for Pertamina Mandalika Circuit
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Dorna chief sporting officer Carlos Ezpeleta conducts an interview session with the media a day before the Pertamina Grand Prix Of Indonesia 2023 MotoGP event at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara on Oct. 14. (Courtesy of Pertamina)
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he Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023 event is underway, and the infrastructure at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit is already better than in previous years. It was revealed by Dorna Chief Sporting Officer, Carlos Ezpeleta.
"The first year of an event is always very challenging, especially when we go to a new circuit for the first time. But last year was very successful, and this year, with the improvements we have made to the asphalt and preparations, as well as the expansion of the surrounding areas with more roads and more hotels, with all the experience from the local team, it should be easier and will improve every year. This year is much easier, for sure," he explained.
Not only that, logistics are also much more efficient compared to last year. Dorna has a significant commitment to ESG Advanced sustainability. He hopes that every year, MotoGP will be better than the previous year.
"Our intention every year is to become better, to have a better event. We talk to the people and with the Indonesian government to have bigger footprint of MotoGP through this year as well," he added.
Vice President of Corporate Communication of Pertamina Persero, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, mentioned that Pertamina has also made preparations, evident in the increasingly well-organized infrastructure, well-arranged parking facilities, and improved road access.
"This year marks the second year that Pertamina has supported the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2023. Supporting infrastructure, such as parking facilities and the improved asphalt roads, has been established. Hopefully, this year's global racing event at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit will run smoothly," he concluded.
Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition sector, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). All of these efforts align with the implementation of Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) principles across all of Pertamina's business lines and operations.
