Medori Masters the Waves: Perfect Sweep Delivers World Title Glory in Puglia

The crystal-clear waters of Torre Dell’Orso witnessed pure aquabike domination this weekend as François Medori delivered a masterclass performance to claim the UIM-ABP Aquabike Class Pro Offshore World Championship in spectacular fashion.

A Weekend of Thrills on the Adriatic

Twenty-three fearless racers descended on the picturesque Italian coastal town of Torre Dell’Orso for what would become a memorable weekend of high-octane offshore racing across three competitive categories. The scenic Puglia location provided the perfect backdrop for four grueling Motos that would test rider endurance and machine reliability to the absolute limit.

Medori’s Magnificent Clean Sweep

Corsica’s François Medori didn’t just win the Runabout GP1 championship – he obliterated the competition with a perfect four-from-four Moto victory record. Racing his Easy Rider Kawasaki with surgical precision, Medori demonstrated why he’s considered the European endurance champion, building commanding leads from the opening laps and never looking back.

“The racing was very hard. Four Motos of one and a half hours each,” reflected an exhausted but elated Medori after clinching the title. “I knew that anything could happen in this type of race. I lose so many titles in my career before. I knew that I had to finish all the Motos to win.”

His strategy was simple but brutally effective – maximum attack from the start, carving out early advantages over rivals Mathis Vincendeau and Alex Barret, then managing his equipment through the marathon 27-lap races that stretched beyond 90 minutes in challenging wave conditions.

GP2 Drama Goes Down to the Wire

While Medori dominated GP1, the GP2 championship delivered edge-of-your-seat drama right to the final checkered flag. Italy’s Matthias Giraldo looked set for glory after winning the opening two Motos, but Davide Di Maio had other plans.

Di Maio’s tactical brilliance shone through in the final two races, claiming crucial victories in Motos 3 and 4 to snatch the world title from Giraldo’s grasp. The Italian’s timing was perfect, peaking when it mattered most to deny Giraldo what seemed like certain championship success.

Traba Arce’s Spanish Precision

Spain’s Ian Traba Arce provided his own slice of perfection in the GP3 category, matching Medori’s feat with a clean sweep of all four Moto victories. The Spaniard controlled the championship from start to finish, building an insurmountable points advantage over Italy’s Juri Tiozzo and Ezio Lucchese.

Racing in Paradise

Competitors were unanimous in their praise for the Torre Dell’Orso venue, with its stunning Adriatic coastline providing both spectacular racing conditions and breathtaking scenery. The challenging wave conditions tested every rider’s skill and endurance, while the warm Puglia hospitality made the weekend memorable for all the right reasons.

The championship concluded with a podium ceremony at Torre Dell’Orso’s scenic amphitheatre, providing a fitting finale to what organizers and competitors alike hailed as one of the most successful offshore aquabike events in recent memory.

The Numbers That Tell the Story

• 23 racers battled across three championship categories
• Four Motos of 90+ minutes each tested rider endurance
• 27 laps per race in challenging Adriatic conditions
• 100% success rate for both Medori (GP1) and Traba Arce (GP3)

With feedback from teams overwhelmingly positive, Torre Dell’Orso has firmly established itself as a premier destination for offshore aquabike racing. As Medori noted: “The place is really beautiful. We need to come back to race here again because it is one of the best places for jetski racing in the world.”

The 2025 UIM-ABP Aquabike Class Pro Offshore World Championship has delivered everything fans could want – incredible racing, dramatic title fights, and champions who truly earned their crowns through skill, strategy, and sheer determination on the waves of Puglia.