“One of the key steps we’ve taken is cleaning the track using a road sweeper — a specialized vehicle equipped with advanced sweeping and vacuum technology,” The Mandalika Grand Prix Association President Director Priandhi Satria said in Central Lombok on Wednesday.
He emphasized the road sweeper’s vital role in maintaining the cleanliness standards of the racing surface.
The vehicle is on loan from the National Road Management Agency (BPJN) under the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR), specifically from the PJN Region 1 NTB Unit.
“This vehicle is instrumental in ensuring a deep and comprehensive cleaning of the Mandalika track,” he added.
The cleaning process follows the natural elevation of the circuit, beginning at Turn 1 and continuing to Turn 2, as the track slopes from left to right.
An automatic spray system helps guide sand and dust toward the lower side of the track before flushing it into the gutter.
“After that, the road sweeper repeats the process from the opposite direction to ensure no residue is left behind,” Priandhi explained.
The procedure continues through other sectors of the track, including Turns 2–3–4, which feature varying elevation profiles, and Turns 5–6, which slope in the opposite direction.
The sweeping process is repeated multiple times until the entire circuit is free of dust and sand.
“This activity will continue for more than a week, likely until Monday or Tuesday before the MotoGP weekend begins on October 3–5, 2025,” he said.
The goal is to have the track in prime condition for riders’ inspection laps, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday prior to race weekend.
“As an international circuit, Mandalika must comply with standards set by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM),” Priandhi noted.
He added that the use of a road sweeper is part of standard procedure to ensure the surface is not only visibly clean but also free of dust trapped in the asphalt’s pores.
“We want riders to see firsthand that this circuit is clean, safe, and race-ready. God willing, when they perform their track walk, the Mandalika surface will be in excellent condition,” he said.
Indonesia will host the 18th of 22 MotoGP races this year at the Mandalika Circuit on October 3-5.
Founded in 2021, the circuit is 4.3 km long and consists of 17 corners, with 6 left- and 11 right-handers.
Mandalika Circuit's first international event was the Indonesian WorldSBK round in 2021 before it then opened its doors to MotoGP from 2022.
With capacity for nearly 200,000 fans, the circuit is in an integrated entertainment and sports area, and is surrounded by beaches and eye-catching natural scenery.
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