6 Indonesian Racers Who Have Competed in MotoGP, From Mario Aji to Doni Tata

Kapanlagi.com - After 25 years, the world's biggest racing event, MotoGP, is finally back in Indonesia this year. The Mandalika circuit is the host of MotoGP this season.

As a delegate from the homeland, the name Mario Suryo Aji appeared who participated in the Moto3 class. Of course, Mario is a pride of the nation because he can also participate in MotoGP with his status as a rising star.

However, Suryo Aji is not the only Indonesian racer who has competed in MotoGP! There are other Indonesian riders who have also raced in MotoGP. Who are they?

1. Rafid Topan Sucipto

 

 

 

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The Jakarta-born racer, now 28 years old, became Indonesia's delegate for the QMMF Racing team in the 2013 Moto2 season. Previously, Rafid was able to impress the entire QMMF Racing team when he used a wildcard to replace Anthony Wst in the 2012 Moto2 GP Valencia.

Topan raced a full season for QMMF Racing in Moto2 2012. After that, he also briefly returned to Moto2 in 2018 when he used a wildcard in the Malaysian GP.

2. Doni Tata Pradita

 

 

 

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This one racer is certainly not unfamiliar to MotoGP enthusiasts. Doni immediately became the pride of the homeland when he played a full season in the MotoGP 250cc class with the Yamaha Pertamina Indonesia team. After competing in various racing competitions, Doni Tata returned to compete in Moto2 2013 with the Federal Oil Gresini team.

3. Dimas Ekky Pratama

 

 

 

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Dimas Ekky is a teammate of Thai rider Somkiat Chantra at Idemitsu Honda Asia Team during the 2019 Moto2 season. Previously, Dimas has appeared as a wildcard rider in Moto2, including in 2018 with Astra Honda Racing Team at the Catalunya GP.

In 2021, Dimas returned to Moto2 as a wildcard rider with the Pertamina Mandalika SAG Team. At that time, Dimas raced in the Valencia GP.

4. Gerry Salim

 

 

 

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Gerry Salim, who was born in Surabaya, was also one of the representatives of the country in the MotoGP event. In 2019, he used a wildcard to replace the injured Ai Ogura with Honda Team Asia. Starting from the 27th position, he successfully finished in 16th place.

Several months later, Gerry returned to compete in Moto2 as a wildcard to replace the injured Dimas Ekky Pratama. At that time, Gerry played in GP Aragon.

5. Andi Farid Izdihar

 

 

 

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Rider Andi Gilang, who is familiarly known as the first Indonesian rider to compete in the Grand Prix championship for two consecutive seasons. This achievement was made when Andi Gilang raced in the Moto2 class in 2020 with the Idemitsu Honda Team Asia. A season later, he continued his racing career in the Moto3 class.

Andi Gilang's career began to attract attention when he used a wildcard to compete in the San Marino GP 2019. At that time, Andi Gilang replaced the injured Dimas Ekky Pratama.

6. Mario Suryo Aji

 

 

 

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At the young age of 18, Mario Aji has already made a name for Indonesia in Moto3 this season. He is known as Super Mario thanks to his brilliant career at a young age.

Last season, he also appeared in the Emilia Romagna GP as a wildcard. This season, Mario Aji, who is part of the Honda Team Asia, will compete for a full season in Moto3 using the number 64.

(kpl/jef)