Claudio Cappelli

Claudio Cappelli has worked in professional offshore powerboat racing since 2012, contributing to championship campaigns in XCAT, 3D offshore, P1, and F1H2O. He currently works with Team Blu Banca in the UIM 3D Offshore World Championship and has previously been involved with Cigarette Racing Team Europe and Team Comparato. His technical knowledge and access to European offshore teams provides insight into the operational and regulatory challenges facing the sport.

3D Offshore Championship Faces Engine Dilemma

5 January 20265 January 2026 by Claudio Cappelli

The UIM 3D Offshore World Championship has expanded to four rounds for 2026 with intelligent scheduling designed to reduce costs and increase media coverage, though teams face important decisions on engine specifications as the Mercury 200 XS homologation expires at season’s end.