22 world-class drivers are set to unleash the new GEN3 Evo machine on Indonesian tarmac for the first time in what promises to be another intensely competitive season for the all-electric single-seater championship.
The purpose-built street track brings the best elements of street racing to picturesque Ancol Beach – Southeast Asia’s largest park, which welcomes some 40,000 visitors a day. Unique banked sections, undulations, bumps and a mix of technical and high-speed sections will provide a real test.
The 2.37km, 18-turn circuit kicks off with a tight opening sector after a long run down the start/finish straight. There is plenty of room for manoeuvre into the right-hander at Turn 1 before drivers head into a flowing series of turns that swoop by Ancol Beach City.
The final sector is a tricky complex following a fast right-hander at Turn 12 and another long straight into what will be a busy Turn 13 hairpin. An awkward left-hander at Turn 18 rounds out the lap with a strong slingshot required down the long home straight.
The circuit's development is aimed at leaving a lasting legacy in the city, breathing new life into Ancol Beach and kickstarting the city’s post-pandemic tourism comeback. The event will be a welcome return to Indonesia for Formula E - the last time the series raced on the streets of Jakarta was in Season 9 (2023-24). City authorities have also earmarked the location as a potential centre for innovation as Indonesia drives towards a complete EV transition by 2050.
The 2025 Sarinah Jakarta E-Prix starts at 15:05 local time (08:05 UTC) on Saturday, 21 June.
LAST TIME OUT IN JAKARTA
Formula E's inaugural visit to Jakarta in 2022 plunged the championship's 22 world-class drivers into uncharted territory. A massive crowd and record-breaking live TV audience witnessed a nail-biting finish, with three drivers crossing the line within a single second. Ultimately, Mitch Evans (Jaguar TCS Racing) skillfully held off Jean-Éric Vergne and Edoardo Mortara to clinch his third victory of Season 8.
The championship's return in Season 9 marked Jakarta's first-ever double-header, delivering double the on-track excitement. The opening race saw Porsche's Pascal Wehrlein take the win, narrowly beating Jake Dennis (then with Avalanche Andretti Formula E Team). Maserati MSG Racing's Maximilian Günther secured third place, having started from Julius Bär Pole Position – a historic moment as Maserati's first single-seater motorsport pole since 1958.
Günther quickly improved his fortunes on the Sunday by claiming his fourth ABB FIA Formula E World Championship victory and his first in the iconic blue livery of Maserati. This triumphant win marked the first time the legendary trident graced the top step of a single-seater championship podium since Juan Manuel Fangio's 1957 German Grand Prix victory, en route to that year’s Formula One title.
Maximilian Günther, No. 7, DS PENSKE, said:
“I’m really excited to return to Jakarta. This circuit holds very special memories for me, especially after the success here two years ago, with two pole positions and a race win. Racing in Indonesia is always a fantastic experience — the track is great, and the intense heat adds an extra challenge for us to manage. We’re arriving with good momentum and aim to deliver another strong weekend. I’m looking forward to racing in front of the passionate Indonesian fans, who always give us such an incredible welcome.”
As we look ahead, who will seize the Jakarta trophy this year? Will it be championship leader Oliver Rowland with Nissan, returning favourite Günther, or NEOM McLaren’s rising talent Taylor Barnard, who aims to add a maiden first-place trophy to his impressive collection from this season?
SEASON 11 HEADS DOWN THE FINAL STRAIGHT
As Season 11 heads towards its final few laps, the first season of the GEN3 Evo era has been fiercely competitive. The first eleven rounds of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship have seen seven different race winners and fifteen drivers on the podium, with eight teams represented in the top ten of the Drivers' standings currently.
Nissan Formula E Team's Oliver Rowland is currently dominating the FIA Drivers' World Championship standings with an impressive 171 points, significantly ahead of his closest competitor, Pascal Wehrlein, who sits on 103 points for TAG Heuer Porsche. Rowland's remarkable performance includes a total of four victories and three second-place finishes this season.
The current GEN3 Evo era of Formula E has proven to be incredibly competitive, with every single team having already achieved a podium finish by Round 9. This underscores the depth of talent and machinery across the championship.
