Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team is set to compete in the final two rounds of the UIM F2 World Championship, which will take place in the Portuguese cities of Peso da R©gua and Vila Velha. The competition will feature a ‘Qualifying Race’ on Saturday, followed by the main race of the fourth round on Sunday. The fifth and final round is scheduled for 20th-21st September.
According to Emirates News Agency, the team will be represented by world champion Rashed Al Qemzi and his teammate Salem Al Yafei, who is participating in his first season in this category after debuting in the previous round in Italy. The delegation, led by Nasser Al Dhaheri, Director of Marine Sports at the club, also includes Jumaa Al Qubaisi as the ‘Radio Man’. The previous round in San Nazzaro, Italy, was cancelled due to unstable water currents, leaving the championship standings wide open.
Currently, France’s Peter Morin leads the overall standings with 30 points, followed by Sweden’s Helmer Aiberg with 24 points, and Britain’s Matthew Palfreyman with 22 points. Thani Al Qemzi, Team Manager of Abu Dhabi, emphasized that participating in the decisive rounds in Portugal is a significant milestone for the team this season. They aim to return to the podium, secure crucial points, and remain in contention for the world title, following intensive preparations and precise technical tuning of the boats.