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UIM F1H2O

Trask Switches to Team Sweden as Canadian Rookie Maskall Steps Up for China CTIC

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Two teams have changed their driver line-ups in the gap between the opening round of the 2025 UIM F1H2O World Championship on Sumatra’s Lake Toba and the forthcoming Grand Prix of Shanghai in China on October 2nd-4th.

Australian Grant Trask has parted company with the China CTIC Team, for whom he finished an excellent sixth overall in August’s Grand Prix of Indonesia, as a stand-in for the recuperating Brent Dillard.

From Cockpit to Command: Al-Qamzi Takes Management Role

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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 continued leadership of Team Manager Guido Cappellini.

Maverick Racing Announces 2026 F1H2O 4-stroke / Moore Project

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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.

Ben Jelf Secures Double Podium in Indonesia

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Ben Jelf made a spectacular start to the 2025 F1H2O World Championship at Lake Toba, Indonesia, marking his third full season in the series.

On Friday, Jelf impressed in free practice, finishing fourth after pushing his boat throughout the 60-minute session.

Wyatt Doubles Up as Sharjah Tightens Grip in Indonesia

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Rusty Wyatt of the Sharjah Team claimed his second consecutive victory at the Grand Prix of Indonesia on Lake Toba, Sumatra, on 24 August 2025.

He seized the lead after defending World Champion Jonas Andersson retired with mechanical problems after 17 laps, giving Wyatt a five-point advantage in the drivers’ standings.

Wyatt Inherits Indonesia Victory After Andersson Retires

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Rusty Wyatt seized an early championship advantage after defending World Champion Jonas Andersson suffered a cruel mechanical failure whilst dominating the Grand Prix of Indonesia, handing the Canadian his second consecutive victory on Lake Toba.

Andersson had controlled the weekend on Sumatra, claiming pole position, Sprint Race 1 victory and leading the main event for 17 laps before his Team Sweden boat ground to a halt.