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Jakarta E-Prix 2025: Race timings, where to watch Round 12 Formula E race, rain prediction
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Formula E is back in Jakarta after a gap of two years. Unlike last season, which was a doubleheader in 2023, this year the Ancol Beach street track is hosting a single header. The Jakarta E-Prix kickstarted on Friday with the first free practice race.
The final race is scheduled for Saturday early evening and may probably be a wet race amid predictions of a shower. Here is the complete schedule of the Jakarta E-Prix.
Jakarta
Formula E race timings
Various activities were lined up ahead of the race in Jakarta like beach clean-up, school visits, and more, but the main race began on Friday at the Jakarta International E-Prix Circuit.
Friday, June 20
First free practice race (FP1) at 4 PM local time (2:30 PM IST).
Saturday, June 21
Second free practice race (FP2) at 8 AM local time (6:30 AM IST).
Qualifying race at 10:20 AM local time (8:50 AM IST)
Final race at 3 PM local time (1:35 PM IST)
Where to watch Jakarta Formula E race
Live updates of the Jakarta E-Prix will be available in real time on the
Race Centre
on the Formula E website. Fans can also watch the race on Formula E's official YouTube channel.
The television audience in India can watch the race on Sony Sports Network. Here are the other channels that will broadcast the race in the following countries:
India – Sony Sports Network
Indonesia – MNC TV
USA – Roku, CBS
UK – ITV, TNT Sports
Australia – Stan Sport
China – Huya, Sina, Bilibili
Japan – J Sports, BS Fuji TV
Canada – TSN, TVA Sports
South Africa –
Brazil – Band TV, Grande Premio
South America – Claro Sports
Europe – Eurosport
New Zealand – Sky TV
Italy – Mediaset
France and Monaco – L'Équipe
Germany – DF1
The Jakarta circuit
This is the first time the GEN3 Evo cars are racing in Indonesia. The Jakarta E-Prix is being held at the 2.37 km, 18-turn circuit at the Ancol Beach park. It is a major attraction in Indonesia with a massive footfall each day. Several other fun activities like a race simulator for visitors, and the FIA Girls on Track programme that allows 120 girls between the ages of 12–18 to experience the event closely, are taking place.
Various sustainable practices are being followed at the circuit like free drinking water to refill reusable bottles and the use of biodegradable eco cups at the venue. There are various other attractions at the venue during the event.
Rain prediction
There were chances of a shower during FP1 on Friday, but the rain gods were patient, and the free practice race could take place as scheduled. Maximilian Gunther topped FP1. It was a hot and humid race, with the Formula E drivers moving around with umbrellas and doing all they could to keep themselves cool ahead of the race.
The temperature remained around 27 degrees Celsius on Friday.
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According to there is a 59 percent chance of rain in the morning on Saturday during FP2 and a 70 percent chance of rain during Qualifying. The Formula E drivers should brace for a wet race, as there is a 78 percent chance of rain at 3 PM local time. It may continue to be hot and humid with temperatures around 26–27 degrees Celsius despite the cloud cover.
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