John Moore

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.

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).

Tobias Munthe-Kaas hasn’t had the best of seasons, but when he spoke to me under a hot Portuguese sun, the final race of the season could change his 2025 fortunes.

“I’m quite confident that we have done some changes that are making everything more driveable,” “In the last race we had some struggle with the power steering, we had some struggle with leakage inside the boat.

With Hilmer Wiberg leading his sister Mathilda by just five points heading into Sunday’s F2 World Championship finale at Vila Velha, their father Andreas faces the most unusual dilemma in powerboat racing history.

Powerboat News spoke to the man watching his son and daughter battle for the UIM F2 World Title We go into this weekend in the most unusual position for a father in offshore powerboat racing.

Mette Bjerknæs has publicly accepted responsibility for the collision that ended Tino Lehto’s race at Peso da Régua.

The incident occurred on lap ten when Brandt Bjerknæs, the Norwegian-born driver racing under a British licence, made contact with Lehto’s boat entering a turn.

19–21 September 2025.

Venue: Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal.

Roope Virtanen and Matt Palfreyman have successfully appealed their disqualifications under Rule 303.

01 concerning marks of the course.

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.

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.

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.

Everything you need to know about the final two UIM F2 race weekends.

Venues, dates, session times, timing links and championship positions.