The medical team at the Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2026 has been ranked among the best in the world for sports emergency response, surpassing several European standards.
Dorna Sports Grants Special Medical Licensing to RSUD NTB
NTB Governor Lalu Muhamad Iqbal noted that the region’s sports emergency handling capabilities now rank higher than those of comparable circuits in several European nations, with Iqbal stating, Tim medis ini adalah tim medis emergency untuk sport yang terbaik, salah satu yang terbaik di dunia. Bahkan, rank-nya lebih tinggi dari sejumlah negara Eropa,
as cited from Antaranews on Friday, October 9.
The integrated medical framework operates across three distinct operational tiers. Personnel are deployed directly at the circuit, managed through rapid-response emergency and evacuation units, and backed by specialized definitive care teams at RSUD NTB.
| Medical Tier | Responsible Unit | Operational Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1: Circuit | Trackside Medical Crew | Immediate stabilization and extraction at the crash site. |
| Tier 2: Evacuation | Basarnas (AS 365 N3+ Dauphin) | Aerial Medical Evacuation (EMU) to designated trauma centers. |
| Tier 3: Hospital | RSUD NTB Medical Staff | Advanced surgical and intensive clinical care under Dorna super license. |
Aerial Evacuation Assets and Multi-Agency Security Coordination
To guarantee zero-delay patient transit during the October 9–11 race window, the Mataram Search and Rescue Office (Basarnas) stationed two AS 365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters—registrations HR-3601 and HR-3604—for dedicated Air Medical Evacuation (EMU) duties. Head of the Mataram SAR Office Muhamad Hariyadi confirmed that test flights mapping landing corridors between the circuit and RSUD NTB were completed ahead of the opening sessions, stating, Kami menyiagakan dua unit helikopter beserta kru dan tim medis untuk memastikan respons cepat jika terjadi insiden darurat yang membutuhkan Evakuasi Medis Udara (EMU).
Beyond medical readiness, security and traffic infrastructure saw massive resource deployment. Tribratanews.polri.go.id reported that Asisten Utama Kapolri Bidang Operasi (Astamaops) Komjen Pol Roycke Harry Langie emphasized community-integrated security operations through the end of the event. Simultaneously, the NTB Regional Police Traffic Directorate deployed 380 personnel and 50 operational vehicles—including units coordinated via Korlantas Polri—to manage spectator inflows across the Mandalika Special Economic Zone (KEK Mandalika).
Title Contenders and Local Heroes on the Mandalika Asphalt
On the sporting front, the high-stakes weekend delivered intense drama on the 27-lap main race schedule. The triumph marked Marquez’s first-ever finish and win at Mandalika since the circuit joined the MotoGP calendar in 2022, pushing him to the top of the championship standings with 343 points.
Adding local significance to the world championship paddock, Indonesian riders Mario Suryo Aji (Moto2) and Veda Ega Pratama (Moto3) competed in front of their home fans as part of the Indonesian Heroes
campaign highlighted by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (Kemenpora.go.id). The opening ceremony also featured a performance by Agnez Monica, who delivered renditions of Indonesia Raya and Kebyar-Kebyar at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit.
