Formula E Circuit Paving Completed, PDIP: Not Sure To Meet Standards

Screenshot of an aerial photo of the Jakarta Formula E track in Ancol, North Jakarta, Tuesday (12/4/2022). ANTARA/Instagram/@darisarch via @jakartaeprixofficial/dewa

JAKARTA - The asphalting in the construction of the Formula E circuit in the Ancol area has been completed. As a party who had doubts about its construction, the Chairman of the PDIP faction of the DKI DPRD, Gembong Warsono, said that the circuits that have been built are not necessarily of good quality.

Because, said Gembong, the electric car racing circuit had to be tested before it was certified by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).

"Physically, it doesn't necessarily meet the standards. The stage is that there needs to be a certification from the FIA, right. Physically, so, okay. But whether it's feasible or not is not up to us", said Gembong when contacted, Tuesday, April 12.

Therefore, according to Gembong, the DKI Provincial Government and PT Jakarta Propertindo as organizers can be proud when the circuit has passed the certification.

However, this is not easy. Bearing in mind that the construction of the MotoGP circuit in Mandalika, which was built within 14 months, is still required to re-pave.

"There are organizations that can determine, issue certifications for tracks that follow standards. Just like in Mandalika yesterday, it was neat and good, it turned out to be re-paved. For example. It still needs more time. Don't rush", said Gembong.

Previously, the circuit asphalting process had been completed. This was confirmed by the VP of Communication Organizing Committee of Formula E Jakarta, Iman Sjafei.

"The track has been completed. And now we are building left and the right equipment, fences, stands, bridges, that's all. Right if it's all just pairs and pairs", said Faith.

After all the facilities at the Formula E circuit site are installed, there will be a final construction process that will be carried out again, namely refining the structure of the race track for the convenience and safety of the race.

"It's not paved anymore, just making sure that there are no stones and others. In fact, from yesterday's experience what we saw was dangerous, because there is still much gravel like that", he said.