Formula E: Jakarta E-Prix breaks records with stunning viewing figures

Formula E’s popularity is growing all the time and that is reflected by the fact that the sport enjoyed record-breaking viewing figures in Indonesia for the Jakarta E-Prix, which took place earlier in June.

The series is in its 8th season and is really starting to attract a big audience, with races being held around the world and at new venues more and more.

Whilst the more established races in Berlin and London remain on the calendar, the likes of Jakarta were added to this season and, clearly, the inaugural E-Prix in Indonesia went down a storm with the locals.

Indeed, as per Formula E’s official website, the E-Prix in the country broke the record for the most viewers from a single market, with 13.4 million watching on as Mitch Evans took victory.

The race aired live on Indonesia’s free-to-air channel RCTI with a sell-out crowd of 60,000 also in attendance.

It’s a reminder of the country’s passion for motorsport, too, with MotoGP enjoying huge popularity and seeing a great deal of interest around its own race there earlier this year in March.

Aarti Dabas, Chief Media Officer, Formula E had this to say:

“Formula E’s unique racing format clearly appeals to the huge and passionate motorsport fanbase in Indonesia.

“The Jakarta E-Prix made history twice as our first race in Indonesia and for attracting the biggest live audience from a single market.

“This has set a new standard for Formula E’s live broadcast coverage and as we continue to grow as a world championship, we expect to further unlock the potential for live audience growth across our 150+ international TV markets.”

Formula E heads to Marrakech at the start of July before a double-header in New York in the middle of next month, and they’ll hope for more great