COMING UP: 27-29 March - IHRA Offshore National Championship – St. Petersburg

Rebuild mode: Lehto’s team at work today

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.

Confronto de Cinco: Wibergs, Morin, Sacchi e Palfreyman

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.

Virtanen and Palfreyman Reinstated

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.

Five-Way Showdown: Wibergs, Morin, Sacchi and Palfreyman

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

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.

Palfreyman Bounces Back, Riabko Sets the Pace in Portugal

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

Solvang to 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 is back!

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.

Sacchi Riding High

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.

Sacchi Stuns with Pole as Wibergs Impress

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.

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 … Read more

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.

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. “It’s with some sadness … Read more

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 … Read more