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Morin Fields Questions on Mental Game Ahead of Shanghai Grand Prix
Peter Morin and Wu Bingchen faced supporters and journalists at The Bund on 30 September, three days before the F1H2O World Championship Shanghai Grand Prix begins at Changtan waters.
Fan Queries Focus on Comeback Strategy Supporters pressed Morin on the mental approach that earned him the “Comeback King” moniker.
Arand Aims to Stay in Top Four at Shanghai F1H2O Race
Estonian UIM F1H2O and F2 racer Stefan Arand is preparing for the second round of the F1H2O series this week in Shanghai, China, with cautious optimism about maintaining his strong championship position.
Ready for the Challenge Speaking ahead of the race, Arand told ERR Sport that he is approaching the event with a realistic yet confident mindset.
Sacchi and Pita Gago Join Team Miami for E1 Series Lagos Race
Team Miami have named Giacomo Sacchi and Patricia Pita Gago as reserve pilots for the historic Lagos, Nigeria round of the E1 Series, scheduled for 4-5 October 2025.
The announcement comes as regular Team Miami pilot Erik Stark will be competing for Team Abu Dhabi in the F1H2O World Championship, necessitating the appointment of capable reserves for the African debut of the all-electric powerboat racing series.
F1H2O Shanghai Grand Prix Timetable | F1H2O上海大奖赛赛程时间表
The UIM F1H2O World Championship heads to Shanghai for the second round of what promises to be one of the most thrilling seasons on record.
Sharjah Team’s Rusty Wyatt arrives at the Chinese venue as championship leader following his victory on Lake Toba in Indonesia, but with defending champion Jonas Andersson and three-time world champion Shaun Torrente both retiring from the opening Grand Prix, the title race remains wide open.
Ahirine Ahirudin Joins Asia Powerboat Championship T750 World Series Malaysia 2025
The Asia Powerboat Championship has announced that Malaysian motorsport athlete Ahirine Ahirudin will compete in the T750 World Series Malaysia 2025 event, scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur in the coming weeks.
This marks Ahirudin’s debut in competitive powerboat racing and the championship has confirmed that registration remains open for additional competitors interested in joining the starting grid.
Toni Kade Dominates UIM GT15 European Championship
The historic Östhammar circuit, located 140 kilometres north of Stockholm, witnessed a masterclass in powerboat racing this weekend as Finland’s Toni Kade claimed the 2025 UIM GT15 European Championship title with an emphatic victory.
Championship Decided in Style In a weekend that showcased the very best of junior powerboat racing, Kade delivered when it mattered most, securing three heat victories across the four-race championship to finish with a commanding 1,500 points – a massive 200-point margin over runner-up Paul Richard Laur of Estonia.
A Champion’s Final Lap: Ben Morse Announces Retirement
After an extraordinary career spanning two decades on the water, 31-year-old Ben Morse from Lowestoft and one of Britain’s most successful circuit racers with 19 British championship titles, has announced his retirement from competitive racing.
This season, Morse dominated British F4 racing, winning both competitions and securing his 19th British title at the Circuit Powerboat Association (CPA) F4 Sprint Championship.
Comparato Upholds Italy’s Racing Heritage
Alberto Comparato heads to China next week to compete in the F1H2O Shanghai event with a spring in his step, as his partner, Mathilda Wiberg, won the UIM F2 World Championship last weekend in Portugal, where he was a key member of her team.
For the racer who resides in Chioggia, success in that class is not new – He was the youngest driver to set pole, win a race, and ultimately take the UIM F2 World Championship title at the age of 20.
Hilmer Wiberg’s F2 Debut: European Bronze, World Silver
Since Sunday afternoon, the sport of powerboat racing has focused on Mathilda Wiberg’s historic UIM F2 World Championship win in Portugal.
However, it shouldn’t be forgotten that her brother Hilmer was topping the leaderboard going into the final race in Vila Velha de Ródão in only his first season of racing in the class.
Edwards Six Points Behind Williams Heading Into Final T850 Round
Nigel Edwards trails Mark Williams by just six points as the 2025 Circuit Powerboat Association T850 British Championship heads to its finale at Stewartby this weekend.
The Jelf Racing driver from Bedford is targeting the Double British Crown after securing the T850 British Sprint Championship at the same venue in August.
UIM GT15 European Championship 2025: Östhammar Race Preview
The GT15 European Championship returns to Sweden’s historic Östhammar circuit this weekend, bringing together 16 drivers from across seven nations for what promises to be a tightly contested battle.
The venue, located 140 kilometres north of Stockholm, has deep roots in powerboat racing dating back to the 1950s and previously hosted the GT15 World Championship in 2020 which was won by Hilmer Wiberg.
Estonia’s Standard-Bearer: Stefan Arand
From a 2012 rookie to F1H2O championship contender, Stefan Arand has systematically conquered every major powerboat racing category on his path to the top.
The 23-year-old Estonian isn’t just another talented driver making the jump to F1H2O – he’s a proven championship winner with titles across GT15, GT30, F4, and Offshore categories who now sits fourth in the 2025 F1H2O standings with the Sharjah Team.
Mette Charges from P13 to P7 in Portugal
Norwegian-born Mette Bjerknæs, now racing under a British license from her base in Cheltenham, England, delivered a standout performance at the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship Grand Prix of Portugal II in Vila Velha de Ródão.
Starting from a tough 13th on the grid, she battled through to finish seventh, pressuring British veteran Matt Palfreyman in the closing stages.
The €1 Heartbreak: How a Blown Fuse Cost Peter Morin the World Championship
Peter Morin’s 2025 UIM F2 World Championship campaign ended not with a bang, but with the failure of a component that costs less than a cup of coffee, the veteran Frenchman’s title hopes were extinguished by a blown fuse.
Starting from pole position at Vila Velha de Ródão with a mathematical chance at the championship, Morin had executed the perfect weekend to that point.
History Made: Mathilda Wiberg Crowned First Female Formula World Champion
Swedish driver claims 2025 UIM F2 World Championship after brother Hilmer retires with technical failure in dramatic Vila Velha de Ródão finale Mathilda Wiberg has rewritten powerboat racing history.
The 20-year-old Swedish driver claimed victory at the Grand Prix of Portugal II to secure the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship, becoming the first woman ever to win a Formula-class world championship in powerboat racing.
Mathilda Quickest in Free Practice
Mathilda Tops Championship Sunday Warm-up as Sacchi Returns Mathilda Wiberg sent a powerful message to her championship rivals by topping Sunday morning’s warm-up session at Vila Velha de Ródão, setting the fastest time of 50.
884 seconds as teams made their final preparations for this afternoon’s title-deciding UIM F2 World Championship finale.
Cappellini’s Winning Boat at Genoa International Boat Show
Guido Cappellini, the ten-time F1H2O World Champion, added another historic achievement to his name on 2 June 2025, when he dominated the 72nd Raid Pavia-Venezia and established a new course record.
His winning boat is on display at the Genoa International Boat Show, Pavilion B ground floor, Mercury stand F8.
Ferreira Confirms Portugal’s Continued UIM F2 Championship Role Through 2026
Portuguese Federation President reveals the massive logistical operation behind back-to-back championship rounds and announces gala dinner for Sunday’s finale Paulo Ferreira, President of the Portuguese Motorboat Federation (FPM), has become one of the most important figures in the UIM F2 World Championship, organising back-to-back rounds that have established Portugal as a cornerstone of the international racing calendar.
Speaking exclusively to Powerboat.
Ramoska’s Vision: Global Training Camps Set to Transform Formula Future Racing
Ambitious summer and winter training programmes could attract over 100 young drivers aged 5-19, with participants paying only flight costs Karolis Ramoska, the driving force behind Lithuanian powerboat racing as President of both the Lithuanian Motorboat Federation and the Lithuanian Technical Sports Federation Association, has outlined ambitious plans that could revolutionise youth development in Formula Future racing.
Speaking exclusively to Powerboat.
Coniston Powerboat Records Week 2025
As the leaves turn golden in the Lake District, excitement is building for one of the most exhilarating events in the powerboating calendar.
The 53rd annual Coniston Powerboat Records Week is set to roar into action from Monday, November 3rd to Friday, November 7th, 2025, on the stunning Coniston Water in Cumbria, UK.
Riabko’s Podium Streak at Vila Velha de Ródão
Riabko’s Podium Streak at Vila Velha de Ródão 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).
