Powerboat News

Larsson steps in

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.

Edgaras Riabko: Balancing Racing and Race Organisation in UIM F2

Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko isn’t just fighting for points on the UIM F2 circuit – he’s also one of the sport’s key organisers, responsible for bringing international racing to his home country.

Powerboat News spoke with him ahead of two back-to-back races in Portugal about the challenges of competing and organising at the same time, his season so far, and the future of Lithuanian powerboat racing.

Building a Winning Team: Jamey Stallard on Life in UIM F2

Veteran racer Jamey Stallard returned to the pits in 2016 and has since built one of the most respected teams in UIM F2.

Powerboat News sat down with him to talk about how it all started, the drivers he’s worked with, the state of the sport, and his plans for the future.

From Cockpit to Command: Al-Qamzi Takes Management Role

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.

Lindholm Bids Farewell to UIM F2

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.

AI Predicts UIM F2 Champ Winner!

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.