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ITV News
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- ITV News
Lancashire man speeds to victory in the World Powerboat Championships
A British powerboat racer says he "felt untouchable" after speeding to victory in Italy driving his Formula 2 powerboat. Matthew Palfreyman, 32, from Ormskirk, Lancashire, kicked off the UIM F2 World Championship with a victory in Brindisi, despite "difficult conditions" on the water. The 32-year-old has been a member of Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club (LPRC), which is based at Car Mill Dam in St Helens, since he was 12 years old. Palfreyman, who also won this event in 2024, delivered an impressive performance in challenging, blustery conditions along the Brindisi Adriatic coastline on Sunday, 29 June, to win the opening stage. Due to fierce winds, qualifying was delayed and moved to Sunday morning - making it a busy and jam-packed day for the team. But Matthew wasted no time and, early on in the qualifying session, secured the pole position and never looked back—he powered forward from the rolling start to lead from start to finish. Palfreyman after the race: 'The conditions were tough, but I like the challenge of driving in the rough water—itsuits my driving style. ''The boat was set up and ran perfectly. Honestly, once I was out in front I managed to simply pull away and I knewit was going to be difficult for anyone to get past me. I actually felt untouchable out there." Joining Palfreyman on the podium, Peter Morin of France in second place, and Sweden's Hilmer Wiberg took the third step, he managed to get past Andre Solvang from Norway who had to settle for fourth. Kingfisher Team Manager Ian Blacker, praised the team's preparation and performance. He said: 'I'm proud of Matthew and the whole crew. A flawless race in difficult conditions. The boat performed exactly as we'd hoped and gave Matthew what he needed take the win. "This is the best possible start for our 2025 season, and now we need to build on this success and shift our focus to Klaipėda.' With this victory, Team Kingfisher now celebrates and takes the early lead in the 2025 F2 World Championship standings—with a maximum 20 points, and they are keen to send out a clear message: They're here to challenge for the 2025 title. Palfreyman is scheduled to compete in the second round of the event, which is due to take place in Lithuania between 17-19 July.
Al Etihad
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team gears up for a busy summer of global championships
20 June 2025 15:35 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team, representing the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, is preparing for a busy international season throughout the summer of 2025. The team will represent the UAE in some of the world's most prestigious marine sports championships, in line with the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Club, who is committed to strengthening the UAE's presence in international sporting arenas and elevating the global standing of the nation's marine team is set to compete in four major world championships:UIM F1H2O World ChampionshipUIM F2 World ChampionshipUIM F4 World ChampionshipWorld Jet Ski ChampionshipThese participations will take the team to 16 cities around the world in a packed schedule that reflects the UAE's ongoing ambition to maintain its leading position and achieve new team will launch its season with the opening round of the F2 World Championship in Brindisi, Italy, from June 27 to 29. Champion Rashed Al Qemzi will seek to defend his title, supported by teammate Mansoor Al the freestyle category of the Jet Ski World Championship, Rashed Al Mulla, last season's world champion, will lead the team through three major rounds with high hopes of retaining the F1H2O team will compete in five decisive rounds, led by veteran driver Thani Al Qemzi, alongside Swedish driver Erik Stark, who recently joined the team—an addition expected to enhance the team's chances for global part of its strategy to develop national talent, the team will also field Salem Al Yafei in two rounds of the F4 World Championship, underscoring its commitment to nurturing the next generation of Emirati marine sports champions. The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club emphasised that the team enters the season with full readiness and a spirit of determination, aiming to continue its streak of achievements and fulfil the leadership's vision of raising the UAE flag high on international podiums.
