Vapaavuori and Myllymäki claim dominant 3J World Championship victory
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Free Practice 2: Andersson Takes Control
The second round of the championship has arrived in Shanghai with championship leader Rusty Wyatt looking to build on his Lake Toba victory, but it was Andersson who dominated the afternoon session with a blistering lap time of 00:41.
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Stark Sets Pace In Shanghai Opener
While most of the western world was in slumber, Team Abu Dhabi’s Erik Stark opened his account at the UIM F1H2O Grand Prix of Shanghai, China with the quickest lap of 45.
151 seconds in the opening free practice session on Thursday morning.
Waterfest Returns to Englewood Beach
Powerboat racing returns to the Suncoast 9-12 October 2025 during the annual Englewood Beach Waterfest event.
This year Englewood will host the 2025 World Championship for the (APBA) American Powerboat Association and the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique).
Morin Fields Questions on Mental Game Ahead of Shanghai Grand Prix
Peter Morin and Wu Bingchen faced supporters and journalists at The Bund on 30 September, three days before the F1H2O World Championship Shanghai Grand Prix begins at Changtan waters.
Fan Queries Focus on Comeback Strategy Supporters pressed Morin on the mental approach that earned him the “Comeback King” moniker.
Arand Aims to Stay in Top Four at Shanghai F1H2O Race
Estonian UIM F1H2O and F2 racer Stefan Arand is preparing for the second round of the F1H2O series this week in Shanghai, China, with cautious optimism about maintaining his strong championship position.
Ready for the Challenge Speaking ahead of the race, Arand told ERR Sport that he is approaching the event with a realistic yet confident mindset.
UIM Hydros Head to Boretto for Finale
3-5 October 2025 | River Po, Boretto, Italy The 63rd Boretto International Motorboat Grand Prix delivers the season finale for three UIM World Championships this weekend, with the F-500 title heading for a thrilling conclusion on the River Po circuit.
Championship Battle Poland’s Marcin Zieliński holds a three-point advantage over Estonian Erko Aabrams heading into the final round.
Sacchi and Pita Gago Join Team Miami for E1 Series Lagos Race
Team Miami have named Giacomo Sacchi and Patricia Pita Gago as reserve pilots for the historic Lagos, Nigeria round of the E1 Series, scheduled for 4-5 October 2025.
F1H2O Shanghai Grand Prix Timetable | F1H2O上海大奖赛赛程时间表
The UIM F1H2O World Championship heads to Shanghai for the second round of what promises to be one of the most thrilling seasons on record.
Sharjah Team’s Rusty Wyatt arrives at the Chinese venue as championship leader following his victory on Lake Toba in Indonesia, but with defending champion Jonas Andersson and three-time world champion Shaun Torrente both retiring from the opening Grand Prix, the title race remains wide open.
Kingfisher Claim Double Victory At British Championship Finale
Team Kingfisher Fire & Security wrapped up an intense five-event, six-week European campaign with a commanding double victory at the CPA British Championship finale, securing both class wins and Ian Blacker’s F2 British title.
F4 Results 20-year-old George Elmore recovered from a qualifying buoy strike to dominate race day, taking four consecutive heat wins for overall victory.
Five National Championships Crowned at Stewartby Lake
Five national championships were decided at Stewartby Lake last weekend, with champions crowned in F2, F4, GT30, OSY 400 and T850 classes at the Bedfordshire venue.
Ahirine Ahirudin Joins Asia Powerboat Championship T750 World Series Malaysia 2025
Ahirine Ahirudin, 29, is a Malaysian journalist, actress, and motorsport competitor born in Alor Gajah, Melaka.
She is the daughter of prominent media figure Ahirudin Attan (Rocky Bru) and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication (Journalism) from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM).
Medori Masters the Waves: Perfect Sweep Delivers World Title Glory in Puglia
The crystal-clear waters of Torre Dell’Orso witnessed pure aquabike domination this weekend as François Medori delivered a masterclass performance to claim the UIM-ABP Aquabike Class Pro Offshore World Championship in spectacular fashion.
Toni Kade Dominates UIM GT15 European Championship
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Nedelec: I hope to race in UIM F2 Next Season
Romain Nedelec is at Stewartby this weekend competing in F2 in his Moore hull.
The French racer who resides in Alicante, Spain told Powerboat News today: Subject to sponsorship, I hope to compete in the UIM F2 World Championship next season.
A Champion’s Final Lap: Ben Morse Announces Retirement
After an extraordinary career spanning two decades on the water, 31-year-old Ben Morse from Lowestoft and one of Britain’s most successful circuit racers with 19 British championship titles, has announced his retirement from competitive racing.
This season, Morse dominated British F4 racing, winning both competitions and securing his 19th British title at the Circuit Powerboat Association (CPA) F4 Sprint Championship.
Cottingham & Talbot Dominate 2025 Bermuda Round The Island Race
Final results were posted last night by the Bermuda Power Boat Association for this year’s RUBiS Around The Island Powerboat Race, revealing a stunning performance by Andrew Cottingham and Henry Talbot III in D007.
The duo posted the fastest overall time of 40:25.
Europe’s Top Aquabike Offshore Riders Gear Up for Puglia Showdown
The final countdown is on to the start of the UIM-ABP Aquabike Class Pro Offshore World Championship in the Italian coastal town of Torre Dell’Orso on Saturday and Sunday.
Twenty-three racers will compete in four physically and mentally demanding offshore Motos over the weekend in their bids for glory in the UIM-ABP Aquabike Class Pro Offshore Grand Prix of Puglia.
Comparato Upholds Italy’s Racing Heritage
Alberto Comparato heads to China next week to compete in the F1H2O Shanghai event with a spring in his step, as his partner, Mathilda Wiberg, won the UIM F2 World Championship last weekend in Portugal, where he was a key member of her team.
For the racer who resides in Chioggia, success in that class is not new – He was the youngest driver to set pole, win a race, and ultimately take the UIM F2 World Championship title at the age of 20.
Hilmer Wiberg’s F2 Debut: European Bronze, World Silver
Since Sunday afternoon, the sport of powerboat racing has focused on Mathilda Wiberg’s historic UIM F2 World Championship win in Portugal.
Edwards Six Points Behind Williams Heading Into Final T850 Round
Nigel Edwards trails Mark Williams by just six points as the 2025 Circuit Powerboat Association T850 British Championship heads to its finale at Stewartby this weekend.
The Jelf Racing driver from Bedford is targeting the Double British Crown after securing the T850 British Sprint Championship at the same venue in August.
UIM GT15 European Championship 2025: Östhammar Race Preview
The GT15 European Championship returns to Sweden’s historic Östhammar circuit this weekend, bringing together 16 drivers from across seven nations for what promises to be a tightly contested battle.
The venue, located 140 kilometres north of Stockholm, has deep roots in powerboat racing dating back to the 1950s and previously hosted the GT15 World Championship in 2020 which was won by Hilmer Wiberg.
Ieva Millere on Racing, Legacy, and E1 Dreams
Ieva Millere’s E1 racing journey is a testament to her family’s legacy in powerboat racing.
From her grandfather’s boat-building beginnings in 1962 to her own F1000 European Championship wins in 2018 and 2019, Ieva has carved her path in the sport.
Jelf’s Championship Charge: British Ace Eyes China Double
Maidstone’s Ben Jelf sits third in F1H2O standings heading into crucial Shanghai-Zhengzhou double-header that could define his championship campaign.
Wyatt Leads Championship Charge into Shanghai
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LeBron James’ Team AlUla Signs Solvang for E1 Lagos
Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James has signed Andrè Solvang for the upcoming UIM E1 World Championship race in Lagos, Nigeria.
With their regular pilot Rusty Wyatt unable to compete in Lagos due to the forthcoming F1H2O Grand Prix of Shanghai taking place the same weekend, Solvang has been recruited by the E1 team and will line up alongside the Spanish BMW M Racing Academy driver Nerea Martí for the penultimate round of the 2025 E1 season.
Kelly and Tate Smash Records in San Diego
The 2025 H1 Unlimited season concluded in spectacular fashion at Mission Bay, San Diego, where fans witnessed not only the most exhilarating race of the season but also a record-breaking performance etched into hydroplane history.
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Estonia’s Standard-Bearer: Stefan Arand
From a 2012 rookie to F1H2O championship contender, Stefan Arand has systematically conquered every major powerboat racing category on his path to the top.
The 23-year-old Estonian isn’t just another talented driver making the jump to F1H2O – he’s a proven championship winner with titles across GT15, GT30, F4, and Offshore categories who now sits fourth in the 2025 F1H2O standings with the Sharjah Team.
Mette Charges from P13 to P7 in Portugal
Norwegian-born Mette Bjerknæs, now racing under a British license from her base in Cheltenham, England, delivered a standout performance at the 2025 UIM F2 World Championship Grand Prix of Portugal II in Vila Velha de Ródão.
Starting from a tough 13th on the grid, she battled through to finish seventh, pressuring British veteran Matt Palfreyman in the closing stages.
UIM F2 Final Standings
2025 UIM F2 World Championship Pos # Name Country Italy I Lithuania Portugal I Portugal II Points Brindisi Klaipėda Peso da Régua Vila Velha 🏆 1 7 Mathilda Wiberg SWE 2 20 12 20 54 2 70 Hilmer Wi…
The €1 Heartbreak: How a Blown Fuse Cost Peter Morin the World Championship
Peter Morin’s 2025 UIM F2 World Championship campaign ended not with a bang, but with the failure of a component that costs less than a cup of coffee, the veteran Frenchman’s title hopes were extinguished by a blown fuse.
Starting from pole position at Vila Velha de Ródão with a mathematical chance at the championship, Morin had executed the perfect weekend to that point.
