Gerindra Says Jokowi Supports Formula E

JAKARTA - Deputy Chairperson of the DKI DPRD from the Gerindra Faction, Mohamad Taufik views President Joko Widodo as supporting DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan in holding Formula E in Jakarta.

This, said Taufik, can be seen in the statement by the Chairman of the MPR, Bambang Soesatyo, who said that Jokowi challenged racer Sean Gelael to compete in the Formula E event.

"The President has challenged Sean Gelael to join Formula E. This means that the statement shows approval because this is an international activity," said Taufik at the DKI DPRD Building, Monday, November 15.

Thus, Taufik said that the proposed interpellation rights proposed by the PSI and PDIP factions of the DKI DPRD regarding Formula E no longer needed to be carried out.

"I think the interpellation is irrelevant. By (Jokowi) opposing it, it means agreeing to the (Formula E) program," said Taufik.

Therefore, Taufik is optimistic that the electric car racing event can be held next year without any obstacles. Insyaallah (Formula E) will work. (World Superbike and MotoGP) Mandalika just goes, Formula E doesn't," he continued.

Previously, Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) stated that President Jokowi hoped that drivers from Indonesia could participate in the implementation of Formula E. He challenged Sean Gelael who had just been ranked runner-up in the 2021 FIA World Endurance Championship to compete in the Formula E championship.

"A challenge as well as an opportunity for Sean to be able to bring back the name of the nation through Formula E. So that it can further motivate the nation's young generation not to be afraid to pursue the world of automotive racing," said Bamsoet in his statement, Friday, November 13.

Bamsoet also supports Jokowi's proposal for the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit to be developed to hold the prestigious Formula-1 championship.

"With the strong support from the government of President Jokowi, it seems that the dream of bringing Formula-1 to Indonesia can soon be realized at the Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit," said Bamsoet.