Impressions Of MotoGP Riders To Indonesian People's Response: They Are Really Crazy!

The extraordinary response of the Indonesian people to MotoGP riders. (Photo: Twitter @motogp)

JAKARTA - MotoGP racers perform a parade on the streets of Jakarta, Wednesday, March 16. They were warmly welcomed by the Indonesian people, who were enthusiastically waiting for the arrival of these world-class racing riders.

Not only the public who is enthusiastic, but MotoGP riders also feel the same way. Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia, Joan Mir, Luca Marini, Andrea Dovizioso, and Darryn Binder were delighted with the warm welcome from the Indonesian people.

They hope that the same support will be given during the race at the Mandalika Circuit, March 18-20.

The following is an impression of the MotoGP riders receiving a welcome from the president and the Indonesian people ahead of appearing at the Mandalika Circuit:

Marc Marquez

"A few years ago we came here for the Astra Honda event. I feel that people here follow MotoGP very much and this is something extraordinary."

"In the end, they deserve a GP. We will be racing this weekend for the first time in a long time in Indonesia, so it will be a big event for this country and also MotoGP."

Francesco Bagnaia

"I think only here we can do something like this, because there are a lot of people, real fans and they are enjoying this moment. So, I'm happy."

Joan Mir

"It's a really nice welcome. It's really amazing and I'm really excited to do it. We had the opportunity to meet the president, which you don't get every day."

"This place is amazing, I'm really happy to be racing here after so long. They deserve it and will enjoy it."

Luca Marini

"The fans in Jakarta are fantastic people. They love motorsport and it's great to be here for them."

Andrea Dovizioso

"It's weird to see all the fans. All the fans are around us. They're crazy! But I've known since a few years ago when I had an event here."

"Even though they haven't watched the previous races, their support and passion is really very high. It's really good to come here and race with this kind of energy."

Darryn Binder

"After we came from Qatar and came to Jakarta to see all the fans, it was a crazy experience. It's been a really cool pre-race so far."