UIM F2

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 … Read more

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.

Com apenas uma corrida restante no Campeonato Mundial UIM F2 de 2025, a luta pelo título se resumiu a uma batalha acirrada entre quatro pilotos.

Após a aula magistral de Giacomo Sacchi em Peso da Régua, a classificação mudou drasticamente, preparando um final de alto risco em Vila Velha em 21 de setembro.

Roope Virtanen and Matt Palfreyman have successfully appealed their disqualifications under Rule 303.01 concerning marks of the course.

The official results have now been updated.

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.

Sacchi Dominates Douro: Epic F2 Portugal Win!

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.

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 … Read more

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.

UIM F2 World Championship – Qualifying Report 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 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 42.647 seconds.

Andre Solvang shared his thoughts with Powerboat News after his free practice accident.

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.

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 … Read more

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.

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.

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

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

At just 21, André Solvang has already built a remarkable collection of titles.

He was a GT30 world champion and went on to claim the triple crown in UIM F4.

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. “It’s with some sadness … Read more

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 … Read more