Mandalika draws record 157,875 spectators for 2026 MotoGP
The three-day crowd surpassed the previous edition's 140,324 spectators, with the highest attendance recorded on race day.
Attendance at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2026 reached 157,875 over three days, setting a new MotoGP record for Mandalika Circuit. Dorna's figures showed crowds grew through the event in Central Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, which culminated on 11 October 2026.
The pre-weekend session attracted 39,510 spectators, followed by 53,296 on Saturday. Sunday's main race drew the event's biggest crowd, with 65,069 attending.
The previous edition had drawn 140,324 spectators. The circuit recorded crowds of 121,252 in 2024, 102,929 in 2023 and 102,801 in 2022.
Speaking in the circuit's paddock after the race, Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir praised those who helped organise the event. He highlighted the record crowd as a notable achievement for the 2026 edition.
Erick said international sports events could help stimulate the regional economy through tourism and community businesses. He was confident that money circulation and economic impact from the Mandalika MotoGP would surpass the Rp5 trillion target.
