Jokowi Review Formula E Circuit, Deputy Governor Riza: That's A Great Support

President Jokowi with DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan at Ancol North Jakarta/DOK Public Relations DKI Provincial Government

JAKARTA - Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria assessed that President Joko Widodo gave considerable support to the implementation of Formula E.

This, said Riza, was seen from Jokowi's review of the location of the electric car race circuit in the Ancol area, North Jakarta.

"Yesterday, Mr. Jokowi came suddenly, wanting to see the development of Formula E. Of course we are very happy and grateful. Yesterday, with Mr. Jokowi's presence to review, it was a tremendous support," said Riza at the DKI Regional Representative Council (DPRD) building, Tuesday, April 26.

Currently, the asphalting of the race track has been completed. Riza said the construction of the grand stand and landscape of the circuit area will be completed on April 28, 2022. Then, the installation of the spectator stands will be carried out after the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

On the day of the event, which is June 4, 2022, Riza hopes that Jokowi can come back to watch the electric car racing tournament live. "We are very happy at the event later if Pak Jokowi can attend," he said.

Previously, Jokowi directly inspected the Formula E circuit. Jokowi arrived at around 15:10 p.m., Monday, April 25. The President was welcomed by the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan, the Regional Military Commander Major General Untung Budiharto, and the Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Pol Fadil Imran.

Anies invited Jokowi to drive around the circuit area using a golf cart. While walking around, Jokowi seemed to occasionally stop to look directly at the paved circuit.

After the review, Jokowi admitted that he was just reviewing the preparations for Formula E which will be held on June 4, 2022.

"I want to see what Formula E preparation looks like on the field. The race track is ready, then the only thing being chased is the paddock and grandstand. There is still time to run out of Eid and we hope that in early June we can see the race," Jokowi said at the location.