REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The government together with stakeholders ensured the readiness of the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2026 which will take place at Mandalika International Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), October 9-11 upcoming. In a press conference in Jakarta on Thursday (18/6/2026), MotoGP was considered not just a race, but a strategic instrument to drive the economy, tourism, and the development of national sports talent.
Tickets to watch the Moto3, Moto2 and MotoGP race series in Mandalika can be purchased now. Official tickets for MotoGP Mandalika 2026 are sold from IDR 400,000 to IDR 1,750,000 for the standard daily/overpass category. Meanwhile, for early birds for IDR 200,000 to IDR 875,000.
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Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir said that the government is now placing sport tourism and the sport industry as one of the engines of new economic growth. According to him, the economic potential of world sport tourism is huge and continues to grow, so Indonesia should not waste the opportunity already gained through the holding of MotoGP in Mandalika.
Menpora Erick confirmed that MotoGP has made a real impact for Indonesia, from increasing the number of spectators, the creation of national racing talent to the economic contribution to the region. Therefore, he is committed to maintaining the sustainability of the international event so that it continues to be held in the country.
“Audience growth has been proven, the economic impact has been proven, creating talent has also been proven,” he said.
General Chairman of the Indonesian Motor Association (IMI) Moreno Soeprapto said MotoGP's presence had surpassed its status as a race. According to him, the whims of the automotive industry, vehicle modification, and training of young drivers have grown with the presence of the most prestigious motor racing event in Indonesia.
Moreno explained the national motoring community's enthusiasm for Mandalika's MotoGP has continued to rise. He called IMI which has tens of thousands of members ready to support audience attendance to Mandalika. In addition to Mario Aji and Veda Ega Pratama, Indonesia also has a number of other young drivers who have the potential to follow their footsteps through the world level.
InJourney President Director Maya Watono said that the development of Mandalika as a world-class destination is a long-term process that requires the collaboration of many parties. According to him, the last five years became an important foundation. “However, it still takes hard work to make the Mandalika area the world's premier destination,” he said.
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