Central Lombok, NTB (ANTARA) - Indonesia's Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno revealed that Dorna Sports and some MotoGP racers had expressed satisfaction over the track's condition at Mandalika Circuit in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).

"We have reviewed the track's condition and found that it was in a very ideal condition. Moreover, we have met some racers and the Dorna boss. All of them said they are satisfied with Mandalika Circuit's track condition," he remarked at the circuit on Friday.

Uno then said that among the riders he met was Marc Marquez, a six-time MotoGP champion from Spain, who admitted to being delighted and excited to hit the track on the first day of the Mandalika Grand Prix.

"Earlier, Marc Marquez said he was highly satisfied with the Mandalika Circuit. He also sent regards to all Indonesians while expressing hope that the forthcoming race will run well in suitable weather," the minister stated.

He made these remarks in the company of the Mandalika MotoGP Chairman, Troy Reza Warokka.

Here is the schedule of sessions of the Mandalika MotoGP 2024 in Western Indonesia Standard Time:

Friday, September 27
  • 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Free Practice 1
  • 10:30 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.: Best of
  • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Practice
Saturday, September 28

  • 9:10 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.: Free Practice 2
  • 9:50 a.m. - 10:05 a.m.: Qualification 1
  • 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Qualification 2
  • 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.: Sprint Race
Sunday, September 29

  • 9:40 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.: Warm-up
  • 10 a.m. - 10:35 a.m.: Rider Fan Parade
  • 2 p.m.: Race
  • 3:10 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.: After the Flag
  • 3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Race Press Conference
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