San Diego Bayfair 2025
San Diego, California – September 10, 2025 – The roar of H1 hydroplanes returns to Mission Bay this weekend for San Diego Bayfair, powered by Samson Rope, from September 12-14, 2025. Fans are in for a treat with one of the world’s fastest race courses, showcasing speeds topping 200 mph, and a nail-biting battle for […]
UIM GT30 & F4 Viverone Race Weekend at a Glance
Saturday, 13 September 2025 Session Local time (CEST, UTC+2) Your time UIM GT30 – Free Trials 09:15 – 10:00 UIM GT30 – Timed Trials 11:30 – 12:15 UIM GT30 – Heat 1 16:00 – 16:30 UIM F4 – Free Trials 10:00 – 10:45 UIM F4 – Timed Trials 14:15 – 15:15 UIM F4 – Race […]
Peter Hall Acquires Iconic Thunderstreak Raceboat
Thunderstreak Finds New Owner in Peter Hall The legendary Thunderstreak, built in 1963 for Tommy Sopwith by Dick Bertram’s renowned Bertram Boat Company in Miami, USA, has been acquired by Peter Hall of Bembridge, Isle of Wight. Hall, previously known for racing his classic 1986 27’ Hunton Mango Crazy and this season’s indomitable 34’ 1973 […]
UIM F2 Final Race Weekends at a Glance – Peso da Régua & Vila Velha de Ródão
Everything you need to know about the final two UIM F2 race weekends. Venues, dates, session times, timing links and championship positions. All times automatically converted to your time-zone. Grand Prix of Portugal 1 – Peso da Régua 12–14 September 2025. Venue: Peso da Régua, Portugal. Saturday 13 September Session Local time (WEST, UTC+1) Your […]
Solvang: From World Titles to UIM F2 Ambition
At just 21, André Solvang has already built a remarkable collection of titles. He was a GT30 world champion and went on to claim the triple crown in UIM F4. His 2024 season, his first with Team Sharjah, brought him the UIM F4 World, European and Nordic championships. That success made his step up to […]
Tobias Munthe-Kaas: Speed, Determination and a New Chapter in UIM F2
Norwegian driver Tobias Munthe-Kaas has become a well-known figure in the UIM F2 World Championship. He began racing in 2001 and has claimed numerous Norwegian titles over the years. In 2010, he set the world speed record in F4, highlighting his talent and ambition early in his career. Racing for Strømøy Racing F2 with the […]
From Cockpit to Command: Al-Qamzi Takes Management Role
Thani Al-Qamzi, the Emirati powerboat legend who retired from competitive racing last year, has joined the management team of the Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team at the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club (ADMSC). The move recognises his long and distinguished service to the sport while allowing him to continue contributing to Team Abu Dhabi under the […]
Maverick Racing Announces 2026 F1H2O 4-stroke / Moore Project
At the Caen F4 Grand Prix, F1H2O’s Maverick Racing team confirmed a strategic collaboration with Moore Formula Racing and Lethiec & Sons of Mercury Racing. The partnership aims to develop a cutting-edge boat tailored for the V8 F1 360 APX 4-stroke Mercury engine, set for the 2026 UIM F1H2O World Championship. Maverick Racing has established […]
Funeral Parade Marks Farewell to Brett Duncan
A funeral procession was held in Ipswich to mark the passing of Brett Duncan, an experienced powerboat racer who tragically died in a racing accident at Oulton Broad. On 24 July 2025, during the ninth round of the championship held by the Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club, Duncan’s hydro collided with a stationary […]
Crash at Vandalia: Erica Stone’s Brave Battle After E Hydro Blowover
On 5–7 September 2025, the National Boat Racing Association (NBRA) concluded its season at Vandalia Lake, Illinois, with championships for C Stock Hydro, E Hydro, and Super E Runabout, as well as the National High Point finale. The NBRA sanctions outboard hydroplane and runabout racing in the United States. Competitors pilot 10- to 13-foot kneel-down […]
E1 Series financing: who’s backing the electric powerboat championship?
The E1 World Championship, the all-electric powerboat series, is seeking €20 million to expand its fleet, grow its global race calendar, and increase media coverage. Reuters reported in July 2025 that the fundraising round was ongoing at that time, rather than closed. Key Backers The series is supported by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) […]
Lindholm Bids Farewell to UIM F2
After more than a decade on the water, Alexander Lindholm has decided to step away from competitive powerboat racing. The Finnish driver, best known for representing LiWe Racing on the international stage, confirmed in a Facebook post that the team has sold their boat and have no immediate plans to return. “It’s with some sadness […]
Wild Crash at St. Pete Grand Prix: El Bandido Boat Flips, Crew Safe
El Bandido Yankee Tequila had a dramatic accident during the Mod V race at the Monster Energy St. Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix today. Both crew members were okay. John MooreJohn 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 […]
AI Predicts UIM F2 Champ Winner!
Since I last wrote about powerboat racing, technology has advanced, and I wondered whether Elon Musk’s AI, Grok, could reveal the favourites to win the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship. Two races remain in Portugal: the first in Peso da Régua on 13–14 September, and the season finale in Vila Velha de Ródão the following […]
Mons Launches the 2025 UIM F4 World Championship in Style
The 2025 UIM F4 World Championship roared into life on 23–24 August with its opening rounds at the Grand Large circuit in Mons, Belgium. The “Mons Water Grand Prix” served up fast straights, tight corners and plenty of drama across two days of racing, giving fans a taste of what promises to be an enthralling […]
Never Say Never Again
Welcome to Powerboat.News, a new website that has been set up to cover racing on water across the globe. As many of you know, I have done something like this before, and racers and followers have been asking me over the course of this summer if I could start up something similar again. It wouldn’t […]