Mathilda Wiberg was awarded with the Smedjebacken kommun’s prestationsmedalj (achievement medal) during Monday evening’s kommunfullmäktige (municipal council) meeting, recognising her historic UIM F2 World Championship victory in September.
Kommunfullmäktige (municipal council) chair Carin Runeson presented the achievement medal to the 22-year-old Swedish driver, who became the first woman in history to win a Formula-class world championship.
The ceremony included a standing ovation from the assembled council members and Mathilda told them:
I want to thank the club for all the support and the municipality for this recognition.
Wiberg clinched the 2025 title at Vila Velha de Ródão, Portugal on September 21st.
The Swedish driver lives in Stockholm but has roots in Smedjebacken and races for Smedjebackens båtklubb.
Her brother Hilmer Wiberg finished second in the championship, with Lithuania’s Edgaras Riabko third.
Source: Nya Ludvika Tidning and Smedjebackens kommun
John Moore’s involvement in powerboat racing began in 1981 when he competed in his first offshore powerboat race. After a career as a Financial Futures broker in the City of London, specialising in UK interest rate markets, he became actively involved in event organisation and powerboat racing journalism.
He served as Event Director for the Cowes–Torquay–Cowes races between 2010 and 2013. In 2016, he launched Powerboat Racing World, a digital platform providing global powerboat racing news and insights. The following year, he co-founded UKOPRA, helping to rejuvenate offshore racing in the United Kingdom. He sold Powerboat Racing World in late 2021 and remained actively involved with UKOPRA until 2025.
In 2025, he established Powerboat News, returning to independent journalism with a focus on neutral and comprehensive coverage of the sport.
