Thousands of eager fans descended upon Ancol Beach on Saturday (6/21) as Jakarta hosted the Formula E electric motorsports race for the third time.

It was exciting and interesting

Besides showcasing fast electric race car competitions, it also offers an exciting experience that captures the attention of visitors, such as the Formula E simulator.

As experienced by one of the fans, Aufa Azkadefa (17) from SMA Labschool Jakarta. He expressed his excitement about being able to experience driving a Formula E car firsthand through the simulator.

"Previously, I had also tried the Formula E car simulator two years ago. It was exciting and interesting," he expressed, Saturday (6/21).

He admitted, he has been watching Formula E races since 2022 and has indeed liked car racing since he was a child. This year's race is more exciting because it features the latest GEN3 Evo cars for the first time in Indonesia.

He would also watch the race until the trophy presentation on the podium. In line with Aufa, a 15-year-old teenager, M Rafa from Bekasi, also claimed to really enjoy the electric car simulator provided.

"It's fun, but the gas is a bit too responsive. It often spins out," he expressed.

Equally enthusiastic, Naima (14), a student from Jakarta who watched electric car racing for the first time, also shared her impressions after trying out the racing car simulator.

"Exciting and lively, there are many fun games and free printed shirts as well. This is my first time trying the simulator, it feels like driving a racing car and it's thrilling," she admitted.

She was also interested in other play areas, such as Jus Gowes, and plans to try it out.

She even appreciated the Formula E racing event for using environmentally friendly electric cars. Hopefully, it would be even more exciting in the future.

"That's good for reducing pollution. It's cool to use electric cars, especially for racing cars," she stated.