Grant Trask claimed the best result of his F1H2O career with second place at the Road to Sharjah–Grand Prix of Sharjah, finishing behind Stefan Arand’s maiden victory to secure sixth position in the final drivers’ championship standings.
The Australian, who races without his prosthetic leg, delivered a mature performance to hold off Sharjah Team’s Rusty Wyatt through the closing stages of the championship-deciding race and secure Team Sweden’s second-place finish in the teams’ championship.
The runner-up result eclipses Trask’s previous best finish of third in Shanghai earlier this season and marks his second career podium in 24 Grand Prix starts spanning nine years.
Career-best performance
Starting from sixth on the grid after qualifying, Trask showed impressive pace throughout the 40-lap race. He moved forward to challenge for the podium positions as the race unfolded, eventually finding himself in a battle with team-mate Arand and Wyatt for the top three positions.
When the Estonian pulled away to secure victory, Trask managed to pass Wyatt and claim second position with eight laps remaining. The Brisbane driver then defended brilliantly to hold off the Canadian through the closing stages, crossing the line 12.594 seconds behind Arand.
The result secured 15 championship points and moved Trask to 67 points in the final standings.
Overcoming adversity
Trask’s journey to F1H2O’s podium positions has been defined by determination. After losing his right leg at age five in a truck accident, he races without his prosthetic, operating the foot throttle entirely with his left leg whilst controlling everything else by hand.
His domestic career built steadily with titles in Australian F3 (2006) and F2 (2007, 2008) before making his F1H2O debut in Abu Dhabi in 2016. The Trask name carries weight in Australian powerboat racing – his father Bob competed in F1H2O from 2002 to 2008, whilst uncle David raced from 2004 to 2008, scoring podiums and pole positions.
After his breakthrough third-place finish in Shanghai on his Team Sweden debut, Trask celebrated in style by performing his promised “leggie”, showing his prosthetic leg to the crowd. His social media post captured the emotion: “8 years of determination has paid off.”
Uncertain future
Despite the strong finish to 2025, Trask’s F1H2O future remains uncertain. The Australian joined China CTIC Team as a replacement driver earlier in the season before making his Team Sweden debut in Shanghai following Brent Dillard’s decision to take time out for back surgery recovery.
Just when Trask was getting things together with the right equipment, it appears his F1H2O future may be in the air if the paddock rumour mill is to be believed.
Let’s hope the quick Aussie secures a competitive seat for next season.
John Moore’s 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 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
