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Indonesian racing series fuels dreams of world championship glory

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Pertamina Mandalika Racing Series (Pertamina MRS) is serving as a crucial platform for young Indonesian racers to build dreams of competing on the world stage.
  • Several Indonesian riders, including Veda Ega Pratama and Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa, have honed their skills at Pertamina MRS before achieving international success.
  • The series is credited with developing riders' skills, competitive mentality, and experience, preparing them for international motorsport.

The Pertamina Mandalika Racing Series (Pertamina MRS) is proving to be more than just a national racing competition; it's a vital launchpad for aspiring Indonesian motorsport talents aiming for global recognition. Entering its third round in July 2026, the series continues to be the breeding ground for Indonesia's best young riders, offering them a space to hone their abilities, competitive spirit, and crucial race experience needed to break into the international circuit.

Past successes underscore the series' effectiveness. Veda Ega Pratama, the 2023 Asia Talent Cup champion and a runner-up in the Red Bull Rookies Cup and Moto3, sharpened his skills in the Pertamina MRS 250cc class in 2023 and the 600cc class in 2024 before his international triumphs. Similarly, Muhammad Kiandra Ramadhipa, now competing in the Red Bull MotoGP Rookies Cup and Moto3 Junior, gained experience in the Pertamina MRS 250cc class in 2023.

Pertamina MRS is very important because it shapes the mental and mindset of the rider. I hope that from this event, many Indonesian talents will emerge who can compete at the international level.

— Fadillah Arbi AditamaDescribing the importance of the Pertamina MRS in rider development.

Fadillah Arbi Aditama, another notable rider, also credits the Pertamina MRS for its significant role in his career development. After graduating from the Astra Honda Racing School in 2018 and making history as the first Indonesian to win an FIM JuniorGP Moto3 race in Catalunya in 2023, Arbi is set to compete in the Supersport 600 class in 2026 through the Pertamina MRS. He emphasized the series' importance in shaping a rider's mental fortitude and mindset, expressing hope that it will continue to produce Indonesian talents capable of competing internationally.

Young rider Giovanni Cornelius Gani echoes this sentiment, viewing the Pertamina MRS as an essential learning environment that builds confidence for higher-level competition. He highlighted how the series guides future Indonesian racers to be more focused, meticulous, and self-assured during races. Giovanni's own progress is evident, having recently secured a podium finish in the Indonesia Junior Talent Cup U-15 Race 1 at the 2026 Pertamina Mandalika Racing Series, adding to his previous national and international achievements.

Pertamina MRS is very good because it guides Indonesia's future potential riders to be more focused, meticulous, and confident during races.

— Giovanni Cornelius GaniExpressing his positive experience with the racing series.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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