Due to windy conditions, the UIM F2 Grand Prix of Portugal (Event 1) at Peso da Régua has been delayed until 16:00 local time.
The race will commence with a rolling start and run the full 45 laps.
UIM F2 Grand Prix of Portugal I – Free Practice Report: Sunday Morning, Peso da Régua Peso da Régua, Portugal – September 14, 2025 The UIM F2 World Championship heads into the penultimate round of the 2025 season on the stunning Douro River circuit in Peso da Régua, where the tight turns and flowing waters … Read more
Andre Solvang’s team burned the midnight oil last night and repaired his APX motor.
Fortunately, the mid-section part that broke was identical to one in the Mercury Optimax, and a spare part was quickly found.
Luis Miguel Ribeiro will take over as Race Director for the UIM F2 Peso da Régua race in Portugal today.
Owing to a family member’s illness, Portuguese UIM official Luis Miguel Ribeiro was forced to return home.
Giacomo Sacchi is riding high after securing pole position in Portugal, marking his second consecutive pole.
In an exclusive interview with Powerboat News, the racer shared his excitement and praised his team’s exceptional efforts.
UIM F2 World Championship – Qualifying Report Monaco’s Giacomo Sacchi delivered a sensational performance to claim pole position in the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship qualifying.
Across three intense sessions, the field saw high drama with crashes, mechanical failures, and standout speed – setting the stage for a thrilling race.
The 11th Waterfestival at Viverone Lake delivered a thrilling GT30 qualifying session, with Italy’s rookie driver Mattia Andreani storming to pole position for the UIM European Championship 2025.
Andreani set the pace with a blistering 1’17.03 (70.10 km/h), edging out Estonia’s A.
The first free practice session in Peso da Régua saw Portugal’s own Duarte Benavente set the pace in front of the home crowd.
The Atlantic Racing Team driver completed 34 laps, clocking a best time of 42.647 seconds.
Andre Solvang shared his thoughts with Powerboat News after his free practice accident.
JM: What do you think about the accident?
Pelle Larsson will serve as Race Director for the UIM F2 Peso da Régua event this weekend.
He steps in after Luis Miguel Ribeiro was forced to return home due to a family member’s illness.
Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko isn’t just fighting for points on the UIM F2 circuit – he’s also one of the sport’s key organisers, responsible for bringing international racing to his home country.
Powerboat News spoke with him ahead of two back-to-back races in Portugal about the challenges of competing and organising at the same time, his … Read more
Dave Harwood runs Steel Developments, the propeller company his father founded in 1958.
From offshore racing to UIM F2, the South London-based firm is behind many of the blades powering boats at the highest level.
Veteran racer Jamey Stallard returned to the pits in 2016 and has since built one of the most respected teams in UIM F2.
Powerboat News sat down with him to talk about how it all started, the drivers he’s worked with, the state of the sport, and his plans for the future.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
Everything you need to know about the final two UIM F2 race weekends.
Venues, dates, session times, timing links and championship positions.
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.
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.
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 … Read more
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.
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 … Read more
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.
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.
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 … Read more
El Bandido Yankee Tequila had a dramatic accident during the Mod V race at the Monster Energy St.
Petersburg Powerboat Grand Prix today.
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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