With just one race remaining in the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship, the title fight has boiled down to a razor-edge four-way battle.
After Giacomo Sacchi’s masterclass in Peso da Régua, the standings have shifted dramatically, setting up a high-stakes finale in Vila Velha on 21 September.
Peso da Régua, Portugal – 14 September 2025 The UIM F2 World Championship thundered into Portugal at the breathtaking Douro River circuit in Peso da Régua, where 19 F2 boats battled over a demanding 1,685-metre course flanked by terraced vineyards and dramatic gorges.
With a rolling start, the 45-lap race delivered edge-of-your-seat action under blazing sunshine and gusting winds that tested drivers’ precision and boat setups.
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 of this Portuguese gem promise another thrilling spectacle.
With the championship battle heating up after two rounds in Brindisi and Klaipėda, today’s free practice session set the tone for the afternoon’s Grand Prix race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
John Moore: Edgaras, a tougher season for you so far?
Edgaras Riabko: Yes, this season started not so well for me, especially in Brindisi.
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.
John Moore: Jamey, you made a return to powerboat racing when?
Jamey Stallard: Back in 2016, 2017 – around that era.
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 the Bill Muncey Cup on Sunday.
Saturday, 13 September 2025 SessionLocal time (CEST, UTC+2)Your time UIM GT30 – Free Trials09:15 – 10:00 UIM GT30 – Timed Trials11:30 – 12:15 UIM GT30 – Heat 116:00 – 16:30 UIM F4 – Free Trials10:00 – 10:45 UIM F4 – Timed Trials14:15 – 15:15 UIM F4 – Race 116:30 – 17:30 Sunday, 14 September 2025 SessionLocal time (CEST, UTC+2)Your time UIM GT30 – Free Trials09:00 – 09:30 UIM GT30 Heat 210:45 – 11:15 UIM GT30 Heat 314:15 – 14:45 UIM GT30 Heat 416:15 – 16:45 UIM F4 – Free Trials09:30 – 10:15 UIM F4 – Timed Trials11:15 – 12:15 UIM F4 Race 215:15 – 16:15 Times are official local time (CEST, UTC+2).
The “Your time” column automatically converts to your device’s time-zone.
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 Cigarette Dry Martini, is set to take the helm of this iconic vessel.
Everything you need to know about the final two UIM F2 race weekends.
Venues, dates, session times, timing links and championship positions.
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.
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 houseboat at the Oulton Broad Watersports Centre.
The NBRA sanctions outboard hydroplane and runabout racing in the United States.
Competitors pilot 10- to 13-foot kneel-down boats, typically made of wood or lightweight composites, powered by stock and modified outboard engines producing 15–100 horsepower.
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.
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 weekend.
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 season.
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