This weekend (September 19-21, 2025), the UIM F2 World Championship roars into Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal, for the season finale on the Tagus River. Edgaras Riabko, the Lithuanian star, holds the record for the most podiums here, with four consecutive top-three finishes (2020, 2022, 2023, 2024). Can he make it five at this iconic circuit?
Riabko’s Vila Velha Legacy
Riabko thrives on this challenging course. He took second in 2020, first in 2022, second in 2023, and third in 2024, cementing his status as Vila Velha’s podium king.
Will Riabko Podium Again?
Riabko’s track record and smooth handling make him a favourite for another podium. However, the Wibergs, Sacchi, Palfreyman, Al Qemzi, and Morin are fierce competition. A top-three finish could boost Riabko into the top five overall.
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.
