3-5 October 2025 | River Po, Boretto, Italy
The 63rd Boretto International Motorboat Grand Prix delivers the season finale for three UIM World Championships this weekend, with the F-500 title heading for a thrilling conclusion on the River Po circuit.
Championship Battle
Poland’s Marcin Zieliński holds a three-point advantage over Estonian Erko Aabrams heading into the final round. Italy’s Giuseppe Rossi sits third, perfectly positioned to exploit any mishaps ahead whilst benefiting from home-water knowledge.
Previous rounds:
- Round 1: Żnin, Poland (7 June)
- Round 2: Bad Saarow, Germany (19-20 September)
- Round 3: Boretto, Italy (3-5 October) – SEASON FINALE
Zieliński dominated at Bad Saarow, but the championship remains wide open. Maximum points are available across three heats this weekend, meaning any mechanical failure or racing incident could swing the title.
F-500 World Championship Standings (before Round 3):
| Pos | Driver | Nat | Boat | R2 Points | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marcin Zieliński | POL | #5 | 20 | 20 |
| 2 | Erko Aabrams | EST | #87 | 17 | 17 |
| 3 | Giuseppe Rossi | ITA | #66 | 15 | 15 |
| 4 | Marian Jung | SVK | #86 | 13 | 13 |
| 5 | Robert Hencz | SVK | #23 | 11 | 11 |
| 6 | Attila Havas | HUN | #29 | 10 | 10 |
| 7 | Paul Hart | GBR | #55 | 9 | 9 |
| 8 | Nikolay Surikov | BUL | #91 | 8 | 8 |
Weekend Schedule
| Session | Local time (CEST, UTC+2) |
|---|---|
| Friday 3 October | |
| Paddock Opens | 14:00 |
| Administrative Scrutineering | 14:30–18:30 |
| Technical Scrutineering | 14:30–18:30 |
| Saturday 4 October | |
| Secretariat & Haulage Opens | 07:30 |
| Additional Scrutineering | 07:30–08:30 |
| Drivers’ Briefing | 08:30 |
| F-125 Free Practice | 09:00–09:45 |
| F-250 Free Practice | 09:45–10:30 |
| F-500 Free Practice | 10:30–11:30 |
| Break | 12:00–13:00 |
| F-125 Timed Trials | 13:00–13:45 |
| F-250 Timed Trials | 13:45–14:30 |
| F-500 Timed Trials | 14:30–15:30 |
| OSY 400 Free Trials | 15:30–16:00 |
| F-125 Heat 1 | 16:30–17:00 |
| F-250 Heat 1 | 17:00–17:30 |
| F-500 Heat 1 | 17:30–18:00 |
| Sunday 5 October | |
| Secretariat & Haulage Opens | 07:45 |
| Drivers’ Briefing | 08:00–08:30 |
| OSY 400 Timed Trials | 08:30–09:00 |
| F-125 Free Trials | 09:15–09:45 |
| F-250 Free Trials | 09:45–10:15 |
| F-500 Free Trials | 10:15–11:00 |
| OSY 400 Race 1 | 11:00–11:30 |
| F-250 Heat 2 | 11:30–12:00 |
| F-125 Heat 2 | 12:00–12:30 |
| Break | 12:30–14:30 |
| OSY 400 Race 2 | 14:30–15:00 |
| F-500 Heat 2 | 15:00–15:30 |
| F-125 Heat 3 – FINAL | 15:30–16:00 |
| F-250 Heat 3 – FINAL | 16:00–16:30 |
| F-500 Heat 3 – CHAMPIONSHIP DECIDER | 17:00–17:30 |
| Prize-Giving Ceremony | 17:45 |
Time note: All times shown are local (Italy – CEST, UTC+2).
Event Information
63rd Boretto International Motorboat Grand Prix UIM World Championships: F-500, F-250, F-125 Italian Championship: OSY 400
Organiser: ASD Motonautica Boretto Po Via Argine Cisa, 9, 42022 Boretto (RE), Italy Email: [email protected]
Officials: UIM Commissioner: Agnieszka Grajewska Timekeeping: Italian Timekeepers Federation RE Medical/Rescue: Bergamo Scuba Angels
UIM Official Website | FIM Italia
John Moore is the editor of Powerboat News, an independent investigative journalism platform recognised by Google News and documented on Grokipedia for comprehensive powerboat racing coverage.
His involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In September 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
