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Al Etihad
a day ago
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
Team Abu Dhabi to compete in UIM F2 World Championship in Italy
27 June 2025 13:22 BRINDISI, ITALY (WAM)Team Abu Dhabi, representing the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, is set to launch its 2025 UIM F2 World Championship campaign this weekend in the Italian city of Brindisi, with the opening round taking place on Saturday and Sunday, June 28-29 June The team enters the new season with high hopes and strong ambitions to defend its world the team in this round are boat number 1, driven by five-time world champion Rashed Al Qemzi, and boat number 35, piloted by Mansoor Al Mansoori. The team aims to maintain its global dominance after a successful 2024 season that saw Al Qemzi clinch the overall championship title, while Al Mansoori secured third place in the final 2025 UIM F2 World Championship features a highly competitive calendar with five rounds held under the authority of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). The series kicks off in Italy before moving on to Lithuania, Norway, and Portugal, with the final round scheduled to take place in the UAE later this opening round in Brindisi will see official qualifying sessions for F2 boats held on Saturday, June 29, with Q1 beginning at 17:00 local time, followed by Q2 at 18:15, and Q3 from 18:30 to 18:50, which will determine the starting grid for the main Sunday, June 30, the schedule begins with the Repechage Race at 10:00 a.m., followed by the official Warm-Up session from 11:00 to 12:00. The main event — the F2 Grand Prix of Italy — will commence at 18:30, and the round will conclude with the official prize-giving ceremony at 20:00. Team Abu Dhabi remains a powerhouse in international powerboat racing, having claimed multiple F2 world titles, including last season's crown led by Al Qemzi. As the new season unfolds, the team is determined to defend its title and add another achievement to its illustrious record.
Sharjah 24
a day ago
- Automotive
- Sharjah 24
Team AD to compete in UIM F2 World Championship in Italy
Representing the team in this round are boat number 1, driven by five-time world champion Rashed Al Qemzi, and boat number 35, piloted by Mansoor Al Mansoori. The team aims to maintain its global dominance after a successful 2024 season that saw Al Qemzi clinch the overall championship title, while Al Mansoori secured third place in the final standings. The 2025 UIM F2 World Championship features a highly competitive calendar with five rounds held under the authority of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). The series kicks off in Italy before moving on to Lithuania, Norway, and Portugal, with the final round scheduled to take place in the UAE later this year. The opening round in Brindisi will see official qualifying sessions for F2 boats held on Saturday, 28th June, with Q1 beginning at 17:00 local time, followed by Q2 at 18:15, and Q3 from 18:30 to 18:50, which will determine the starting grid for the main race. On Sunday, 29th June, the schedule begins with the Repechage Race at 10:00 am, followed by the official Warm-Up session from 11:00 to 12:00. The main event, the F2 Grand Prix of Italy, will commence at 18:30, and the round will conclude with the official prize-giving ceremony at 20:00. Team Abu Dhabi remains a powerhouse in international powerboat racing, having claimed multiple F2 world titles, including last season's crown led by Al Qemzi. As the new season unfolds, the team is determined to defend its title and add another achievement to its illustrious record.
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.
