MANDALIKA, INDONESIA – SEPTEMBER 26TH 2024
A VERY SPECIAL WELCOME FOR THE PERTAMINA ENDURO VR46 RACING TEAM IN INDONESIA
Media days for Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio with the Pertamina Lubricants family. From the parade in Mataram with the MotoGP riders to the unveiling of the livery dedicated to the Indonesian flag for the Sunday’s race
Lombok (Indonesia), September 26th 2024 – First hours in Indonesia for the Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team and a truly special welcome. Marco Bezzecchi and Fabio Di Giannantonio were welcomed yesterday by local the fans at the Lombok International Airport before moving to Mataram where they took part in the MotoGP riders parade through the city centre. A truly warm welcome with thousands of fans following the riders convoy until they reached Teras Udayana for the final M&G on the stage.
Enthusiasm and adrenaline also today at the circuit with the meeting with the entire Pertamina Lubricants family for the unveiling of the special livery and suit with Marco and Fabio will use on Sunday for the GP (03.00 pm local time). Two horizontal monochromatic stripes of equal size – red and white – will color the Ducati Desmosedici GP to honor in the best possible way the partnership between the Tavullia Team and the Indonesian company. A hug to the entire community of fans and enthusiasts who support us with so much affection and respect from Indonesia.
Alessio Salucci, Team Director Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team
“I am really happy that as a Team we were able to honor our partnership with Pertamina Lubricants with this special fairing in the colors of Indonesia. This has become our third home GP: they welcomed us in an extraordinary way, with truly incredible affection and respect. In fact, they asked us to add the neon yellow stripe that runs along the entire length of the bike to the original design, symbolizing the precious relationship between VR46 and this country. We can only be proud of how we are working together on this project to achieve increasingly ambitious results”.
Werry Prayogi, President Director PT Pertamina Lubricant
“We cannot wait to see the team compete in our home race with the new livery, which will showcase Indonesia’s enthusiasm and passion to the world. I invite all MotoGP fans in Indonesia to support Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team and in celebrating our shared pride. Let’s unite, raise our voices, and turn each race into a celebration of Indonesian pride!”.
