After various controversies and multiple delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jakarta is finally ready to host its first-ever Formula E electric motorsport on Saturday at Ancol Beach, North Jakarta.

It is the second international racing event being held in the country this year after the MotoGP grand prix at the newly built Mandalika International Circuit in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, in March.

The event in Jakarta will be Formula E’s ninth round of the season. According to the Formula E website, Saturday’s action gets underway with free practice from 7:15 a.m. Jakarta time, a qualifying session at 10:40 a.m. and the race from 3 p.m.

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courtesy of THE JAKARTA POST

by Nina A. Loasana (The Jakarta Post)

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