Formula E in "advanced" talks over Jarkata race

ABB FIA Formula E is in "advanced negotiations" with Jakarta about holding a race in the Indonesian capital city as early as next season.

Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan announced on his Instagram account that he flew to this weekend's 2018/19 season finale in New York to "complete negotiations" with FE.

Regarding the possibility of a 2019/20 Jakarta race, an FE spokesperson told Autosport: "We're in advanced discussions but aren't yet able to make an announcement."

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