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.
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.
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.
