Election Collision, Jakpro Efforts To Change The 2024 Formula E Schedule

Formula E Circuit at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit (JIEC) Ancol. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA - President Director of PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) Iwan Takwin said that his party was still working on the 2024 Formula E title by changing its implementation schedule.

This follows up on the decision of the international automotive federation, the FIA Formula E, which crossed out Jakarta as the organizer in the Formula E calendar for next year's race series due to clashes with the 2024 election agenda.

"Jakpro is currently going through several stages of intensive communication and coordination with FEO (Formula E Operation) regarding the schedule change in the implementation of the Formula E electric car racing world championship in Jakarta," Iwan said in his statement, Tuesday, October 23.

Iwan explained that his party is considering the effectiveness of organizing international car racing events in the midst of the ongoing domestic democratic process.

On the other hand, Iwan admitted that he understood that the FIA calendar that was broadcast had a Global impact on the countries involved in it.

"We appreciate the support provided by the FIA and FEO for the Indonesian democratic party next year which will be the main concern and concentration for all parties who both want to ensure the smooth running of the 2024 General Election," he explained.

Jakarta is actually scheduled to hold a Formula E race at the Ancol E-Prix International Circuit on June 8, 2024. However, the schedule collided with the general election agenda (election).

As a result of the 2024 General Election, the International Automotive Federation (FIA) recently issued Jakarta in the tenth season racing calendar of the Formula E world championship ABB FIA.

"The event planned for Jakarta on Saturday, June 8 will not be continued after the announcement of the campaign period in the Indonesian presidential election for most of June," said an official statement from Formula E.

"This will have an impact on logistics on race delivery on the streets of the capital at the same time. Formula E and authorities in Jakarta are exploring the feasibility of racing in the city on an alternative date," the statement continued.

Before undergoing the 2024 championship season, the riders will conduct trials at the Valencia, Spain circuit on 23-27 October.

Formula E this season will be held at the Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China for the first time by holding two series of races which will take place on Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 2024.