Morin Fields Questions on Mental Game Ahead of Shanghai Grand Prix
Peter Morin and Wu Bingchen faced supporters and journalists at The Bund on 30 September, three days before the F1H2O World Championship Shanghai Grand Prix begins at Changtan waters.
Fan Queries Focus on Comeback Strategy
Supporters pressed Morin on the mental approach that earned him the “Comeback King” moniker. Questions centred on how the veteran driver adjusts when trailing in races and whether his training includes specific simulations of adversity scenarios.
Morin also addressed queries about his reaction to the “Comeback King” nickname and shared experiences from his years competing in powerboat racing.
Wu Bingchen, answered questions about the challenges facing drivers at the elite level of the sport.
Demonstration Event
Following the question-and-answer session, both drivers took part in a mini powerboat racing demonstration in a simulated course environment, giving fans a closer look at the sport.
Race organisers also arranged a half-day tour of Baoshan for international competitors on 30 September, including a visit to Baoshan Temple.
John Moore has a longstanding involvement in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism. He organised the historic Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013 and was actively involved with British offshore racing from 2017 until 2025.
In 2017, Moore founded Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news, insights, and event coverage.
He is now Editor of Powerboat.News, continuing to contribute to the sport’s media landscape with in-depth reporting and analysis.
