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

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

Wyatt Doubles Up as Sharjah Tightens Grip in Indonesia

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.

Mons Launches the 2025 UIM F4 World Championship in Style

The 2025 UIM F4 World Championship roared into life on 23–24 August with its opening rounds at the Grand Large circuit in Mons, Belgium.

The “Mons Water Grand Prix” served up fast straights, tight corners and plenty of drama across two days of racing, giving fans a taste of what promises to be an enthralling … Read more

Never Say Never Again

Welcome to Powerboat.News, a new website that has been set up to cover racing on water across the globe.

As many of you know, I have done something like this before, and racers and followers have been asking me over the course of this summer if I could start up something similar again.

Introducing powerboat.news

Introducing powerboat.news We’re thrilled to announce the launch of powerboat.news, the newest home for everything fast, thrilling, and adrenaline-fueled in the world of powerboating.

Whether you’re a seasoned racer, gearhead, or simply captivated by speed on water, powerboat.news is your ticket to the front row of the action.

Wyatt Inherits Indonesia Victory After Andersson Retires

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 … Read more