Fanatec GT Asia to Make Indonesian Debut Next Year

Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS will make its debut at Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit next year.

The venue located on the scenic Indonesian island of Lombok headlines the 2025 calendar revealed at the CrowdStrike 24 Hours of Spa on Friday.

SRO Motorsports Group founder and CEO Stephane Ratel met with representatives from the Mandalika Grand Prix Association last weekend at Fuji Speedway where the multi-year agreement was signed.

The 4.3km-long, 17-turn layout has hosted MotoGP and the FIM Superbike World Championship since its completion in late 2021.

Fanatec GT Asia will be the first major four-wheeled series to visit the circuit when 30-plus GT3 cars race there in May.

In doing so, Indonesia becomes the sixth country to stage a Fanatec GT Asia event since the championship’s formation in 2017.

As well as the current quartet of Malaysia, Thailand, Japan and China – all of which return in 2025 – the series also visited South Korea in 2019.

Championship director Benjamin Franassovici explained: “GT racing at Mandalika promises to be spectacular! I have visited the circuit several times and am always struck by the beauty of Lombok as well as the quality of its motorsport facility.

“There is nothing else like it in Asia. I am also certain it will prove a very popular addition to our calendar.

“This announcement is the culmination of several years’ work, so it’s fantastic to finally confirm Indonesia’s place on Fanatec GT Asia’s schedule.”

The event’s specific date will be revealed at a later date along with those of the other five venues.

Three Southeast Asia circuits – Sepang, Mandalika and Chang – comprise the first half of the campaign between April and June before two rounds take place in Japan over the summer. China rounds out the season in October.

Fanatec GT Asia teams are also expected to play a starring role at the revived Suzuka 1000km, which joins Intercontinental GT Challenge next year. However, this event will not count towards Fanatec GT Asia’s regular season.

2025 Fanatec GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS Schedule (Provisional):
April — Sepang
May — Mandalika
June — Buriram
July — Fuji
August — TBC Japan
October — TBC China