Jakabaring – Palembang

When was the track built?

The city of Palembang is in conversation with MotoGP for building a new racetrack since 2016.
Unfortunately the Tilke project never saw the light due to lack of financiers, although rumors have been constant and the land has been prepared since 2018, but with the new F1 organization a new group of backers has finally agreed to launch the project and the new track will be ready to be added to the database starting from 2023.

When was its first Grand Prix?

The new circuit will be ready starting from 2023 and will rotate with other two to host a GP in the country.

What’s the circuit like?

Clearly inspired by other tracks for bike racing, this circuit will suit well also Formula 1 racing, with a central sector extremely challenging with fast corners.
The design of the first four corners will make all GP starts very interesting as the first real breaking zone is at turn 4.
The two straights will also create a lot of overtake opportunities, in this beautiful location surrounded by 130,000 fans.

Where is it located?

In the Jakabaring sport complex, on the right side of the lake, in the south of Sumatra. It is served by an International airport.  (3°01’12.9″S; 104°47’59.1″E)