Deputy Governor Riza Is Still Optimistic That Formula E Will Run Smoothly Even Though The Circuit Construction Tender Is Being Repeated

Jakarta Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza Patria (Photo: Diah Ayu Wardani/VOI)

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta, Ahmad Riza Patria, admitted that he was still optimistic that the Formula E event would run smoothly. Although, the current tender for the construction of the circuit must be repeated.

"Of course you have to be optimistic, because optimism brings good positive energy. In building this nation we must always be optimistic. Whatever the challenges we face, we must work together, synergize, collaborate, and fight," said Riza at DKI City Hall, Wednesday, January 26th.

Riza also asked all parties to trust the work of the Formula E executive committee, in this case Ahmad Sahroni as the chairman of the organizing committee, Bambang Soesatyo as the director, and PT Jakpro as the organizer, so that the racing event can run well.

"Of course the committee has made plans and arranged all the possibilities. So, we leave it to the committee who understands more technically. Our job, let's give support, support, and prayers," he said.

It is known that the tender process for the construction of the Formula E circuit which had previously been opened was declared a failure. However, the President Director of PT Jakarta Propertindo (Jakpro) Widi Amanasto denied that the tender for the electric car racing track was called a failure. He calls it a re-tender.

"It's not a failure, it's a retender," said Widi in a short message, Tuesday, January 25.

Widi said, today the tender auction process has been carried out again. However, he did not reveal how long the tender would take to determine which construction company would build the track.

"For details, ask Mr. Gunung as Managing Director of Formula E," said Widi.