MGPA Apologizes For Dyan Dilato's Withdrawal Ahead Of WSBK

Illustration of the Mandalika Circuit (Photo: Antara)

JAKARTA - The Managing Director of the Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA), Ricky Baheramsjah, apologized for the resignation of Dyan Dilato as Head of Sporting MGPA. The statement was submitted on behalf of the company to the people of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

"We, on behalf of the organizing company, apologize for his words that hurt the hearts of the NTB people, especially the marshal team," Ricky said as quoted from Antara, Wednesday, November 17.

The MGPA team apologized for Dyan Dilato's resignation ahead of the World Superbike (WSBK) competition at the Mandalika Circuit. Dyan officially resigned from his post on Monday, November 15.

Dyan's resignation from office was the aftermath of the insults he hurled at the marshal or circuit officer. This happened after the postponement of the Asian Talent Cup (ATC) race last week.

At that time, Dyan was said to have issued inappropriate words addressed to the marshal whom he considered negligent on duty at the Mandalika Circuit.

For what happened, the MGPA team, who had also accepted the decision to resign Dyan, regretted the incident. But they also emphasized that after the decision, whatever Dyan did was no longer the responsibility of the MGPA.

"We understand that insulting and whatever happens on the pitch is not professional," Ricky continued.

"Therefore, he has officially resigned from MGPA. In the future, everything he does is no longer the responsibility of the MGPA," he said.

Although the ATC had been postponed due to unfinished preparations, it is now confirmed that the race will take place as scheduled, which is November 19-21.