Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit
The Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit is a racing circuit in the Ancol, North Jakarta. It was created for the Jakarta ePrix of the single-seater, electrically powered Formula E championship. Its first use was during the 2021–22 Formula E World Championship when it hosted the 2022 Jakarta ePrix.
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| Location | Ancol, North Jakarta |
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| Time zone | UTC+07:00 |
| FIA Grade | 3E |
| Opened | June 2022 |
| Major events | Formula E Jakarta ePrix (2022) |
| Formula E Circuit (2022) | |
| Length | 2.400 km (1.491 miles) |
| Turns | 18 |
Background
The proposal of the Jakarta ePrix was first announced in July 2019, with mid-2020 announced as the target date for an inaugural race.[1] The originally intended location, the National Monument and the Merdeka Square was rejected along with a proposal for the use of the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. Originally, there were 5 options being proposed: Jenderal Sudirman Street, Indah Kapuk Beach, Jakarta International Expo, Jakarta International Stadium, and the Ancol region.[2] With the Ancol region being announced as the location in January 2022.[3]
This circuit has been under construction since 2022. On January 2022, the Governor of Jakarta, Anies Baswedan, inaugurated the Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit.[4] In March 2022, the progress of the circuit construction is still ongoing and has entered the track paving stage.
Layout
The circuit has 18 corners. The circuit layout is inspired by the Kuda lumping horse and is driven clockwise. In this circuit, electric-powered formula cars can also be driven to high speeds. The Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit has a straight line of 600 meters (2,000 ft) so it is sufficient to drive a Formula E car to high speed.[5]
Lap records
The official race lap records at the Jakarta International e-Prix Circuit are listed as:
| Category | Time | Driver | Vehicle | Event | Circuit Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formula E Circuit: 2.400 km (2022–present) | |||||
| Formula E | |||||
See Also
- Jaya Ancol Circuit (Indonesia's first motor racing circuit, located adjacent to the current e-Prix circuit)
References
- Swaragita, Gisela (15 July 2019). "Jakarta to host Formula E in 2020, Anies says". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- "Ini Sebabnya Sirkuit Formula E Jakarta 2022 Belum Ditentukan". Bisnis.com. 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
- "Pengumuman Lokasi Formula E Berpotensi Mundur Hingga Januari 2022". Merdeka.com. 13 December 2021. Archived from the original on 13 December 2021. Retrieved 13 December 2021.
- Bustomi, Muhammad Isa; Movanita, Ambaranie Nadia Kemala (21 January 2022). "Perkenalkan Formula E ke Anies, Dino Patti Djalal: Saya Yakin Akan Naikkan Pamor Jakarta Halaman all" [Introducing Formula E to Anies, Dino Patti Djalal: I'm Sure It Will Raise Jakarta's Prestige]. KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- Rahadiansyah, Rangga (12 December 2021). "Profil Sirkuit Formula E di Ancol, Punya 18 Tikungan" [The Profile of the Formula E Circuit in Ancol, Has 18 Bends]. detikoto (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 March 2022.