Sports · Motorsport · 9 hrs ago
Mandalika MotoGP draws record 157,875 spectators
The 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at the Mandalika circuit in West Nusa Tenggara drew 157,875 spectators.
That was 12.5% more than the 140,324 people who attended in 2025.
Organizers InJourney, ITDC and MGPA say they want the race to support tourism and local businesses as well as host international motorsport.
Two Indonesian riders competed at home: Veda Ega Pratama finished sixth in Moto3, and Mario Suryo Aji finished 20th in Moto2.
In 2025, the event involved more than 3,000 local workers and more than 600 small and medium-sized businesses, with an estimated national economic impact of Rp4.96 trillion.
Organizers say they will use this year’s experience to assess operations, coordination and community involvement.
They aim to make future races bring greater benefits to people in the region.
The 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia at Mandalika drew a record 157,875 spectators.
Attendance was 12.5 percent higher than the 140,324 recorded at the event the previous year.
InJourney chief executive Maya Watono said the event should help support the local economy, small businesses and jobs.
Indonesian riders Veda Ega Pratama finished sixth in Moto3, and Mario Suryo Aji finished 20th in Moto2.
- Who
- The 2026 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia and its 157,875 spectators.
- What
- The event set a record for attendance.
- When
- 2026. The specific event dates are not stated.
- Where
- Mandalika International Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
- Why
- The sources link the increase to public enthusiasm for the Mandalika MotoGP.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
This record number of spectators is not just about numbers. It is Indonesia's pride.
We want every MotoGP event in Mandalika to deliver greater added value, not only for the area and tourism industry, but also for the people of West Nusa Tenggara.
MotoGP Mandalika recorded 140,324 spectators.
The event drew 157,875 spectators, a 12.5 percent increase from the previous year.
Veda Ega Pratama finished sixth in Moto3 and Mario Suryo Aji finished 20th in Moto2.
- Total attendance
- 157,875
- Attendance increase
- 12.5 percent from the previous year
- Previous-year attendance
- 140,324
- Venue
- Mandalika International Circuit, West Nusa Tenggara
- Moto3 finish
- Veda Ega Pratama finished sixth
Sources
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