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The Formula One Powerboats for the last five decades, have been recognized as one of the world’s most spectacular racing experiences. With lightning speeds over 120 miles per hour and nimble handling, the Formula One boats and their world-class drivers thrill audiences with it’s up close and personal deck-to-deck, sponson-banging competition. This brand of racing typically produces the largest motorsports event of the year in the markets it visits. Through live attendance and media coverage, Formula One Powerboat Racing reaches hundreds of thousands of consumers each season.
The Formula One Powerboat Race is the centerpiece of the weekend’s festival that often are the biggest entertainment event of the year in their communities. These events increase tourism, boost awareness of the regional attractions and businesses along with generating millions of dollars in economic activity. Annual powerboat races often are woven into the fabric of a community and become an anticipated yearly focus of corporate hospitality activities.
Formula One Powerboat Racing enjoys a stellar 50+ year history of thrilling audiences with it’s up-close and personal nature of racing events facilitating consumer awareness and brand bonding. Imagine your unique branding on a 120 mph billboard streaking across the waterfront with hundreds of thousands of loyal consumers in plain site of the entire course. Motorsports have become recognized as one of the most cost effective marketing tools available today. Each race is more than a series of one day events, these races have evolved into the anchor for a weekend long multi-interest community festivals, providing individual events that appeal to all ages and lifestyles. The Formula One Boats are front and center throughout the race events. It’s hull has several large marketable surface areas, that are great for promotional branding.
Formula One Powerboats are 17′ long, 7’2″ wide, and weigh 1155 lbs. including the driver. The power to weight ratio is among the highest in all of Motorsports. As for the Performance, these powerboats accelerate from 0-100 mph in 3.5 seconds. Top speeds over 120 mph and has the capabilities of going around a 180 degree corner at over 100 mph, pulling 7.0 G’s in the process making them the hardest turning race vehicle in the world. Combination of half boat and half plane, Formula One Powerboat Drivers actually fly the boats across the straightaways.
Formula One Powerboat competition starts with a 15-20 boat field lined up on the starting pontoon with the engines off. A Lemans start springs to life as the engines roar and the rooster tails spray thousands of gallons of water as the boats head to the first turn. A 1.25 mile course made of a combination of right and left hand turns with a variety of straight aways provides for deck to deck competition within inches of each other. No two laps are ever the same with Formula One Powerboat racing due to the ever changing water and wind conditions making the Formula One Boats one of the most challenging racing vehicles in the world to drive. There are several races each day with 10 lap heat races, and 30-50 laps finals.
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Powerboat P1 is the fastest growing marine motorsport series in the world and has a long term commitment to growing and developing the sport of power boating at all levels. The Powerboat P1 team works closely with the sports governing bodies, the UIM, APBA and the IJSBA. P1 has delivered more than 85 world championship events in over twelve different countries for more than a decade.
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Class 1 is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world and is considered to be one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 160mph. All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4,950kg. History The sport of powerboat racing dates back to the late 19th century with the earliest recorded race being in Nice in the south of France, but the first officially recognized international offshore race was a 22-mile event from Calais to Dover. The modern era of offshore racing began in 1956 with the famous Miami-Nassau race which ultimately lead to a UIM-sanctioned World Championship in 1964. As of 2019, APBA-sanctioned Class 1 racing is promoted by Powerboat P1, with catamarans competing with strictly regulated sterndrive Mercury Racing 9.0L 1100hp twin-turbocharged V8 engines. The current Class 1 champions are the Victory team from Dubai. Offshore racing has undergone enormous changes since its earliest days, with the quest for speed producing boats, engines and transmission systems that are highly sophisticated and the use of advanced composites significantly improving safety levels. The Boats Weighing in at around 5 tonnes, each boat in the Class 1 fleet is around 12-14 metres in length and 3.5 metres wide. Safety is a priority and the cockpit is reinforced to withstand enormous impacts. Inside the cockpit, there are satellite GPS systems, trim indicators, engine date dashboards and instrument panels. While a Class 1 race boat is highly technical and state-of-the-art, the skill of the crew and the relationship between the driver and throttleman who navigate and control the power is ultimately the defining factor and crucial to performance. The Crews Each boat has a two-man crew: the driver and throttleman. They work closely with their pit crews to decide the race set-up: the type of propeller required for the conditions, gear ration settings, the amount of fuel needed and race tactics. Propeller choice is critical. Class 1 Rights In October 2020, the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) assigned the international rights to stage Class 1 offshore powerboat racing to Powerboat P1. The agreement is for ten years and includes organizational and promotion rights to the UIM Class 1 World Championship. P1’s relationship with the UIM spans almost two decades and its aim is to take Class 1 back to where it belongs at the pinnacle of offshore racing. The agreement gives P1 the opportunity to grow the Class 1 championship in the United States and at the same time develop plans to globalize the series over the coming years.
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The UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship (also known as Class 1 ) is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats organized by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). It is the premier class of offshore powerboat racing in the world.
Class 1 is considered one of the most spectacular marine motorsports. A Class 1 race-boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 257 km/h (160 mph). All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4950 kg.
The sport of powerboat racing has undergone unprecedented changes since the earliest recorded race in 1887 in Nice , France, organized by the Paris Sailing Club. The French also claimed the next two recorded races in 1903, a 62-mile race in Meulan on the River Seine organized by the Poissy Sailing Club and a 230-mile race from Paris to Trouville. But the first officially recognized international offshore powerboat race was a 22-mile event from Calais , France to Dover , England .
The modern-era of offshore powerboat racing was kick-started on 6 May 1956 with the first running of the famous Miami-Nassau race, which would ultimately lead to the introduction of the Sam Griffith Memorial Trophy and a UIM sanctioned World Championship in 1964. From 1964 to 1976 the winner of the World Championship was decided by points gained from multiple races held at venues around the world. From 1977 to 1991 the winner was decided by series of races at a single event at the end of the year. The World Championship reverted to a multi-event format in 1992.
As of 2019, APBA sanctioned Class One racing is being held by Powerboat P1 under the name Class One USA, with catamarans racing strictly regulated sterndrive Mercury Racing 9.0L 1100 hp twin turbocharged V8 motors, and unlimited power for mono-hulls. The Victory team from the UAE is the current defending championship team.
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Weighing in at around 5 tonnes, each catamaran in the Class 1 fleet is approximately 12-14m in length, 3.5m wide, and constructed using composite materials.
Over the years, safety has become a key concern and today's Class 1 boats are the safest they have ever been.
Inside the cockpit, satellite GPS systems, trim indicators, engine data dashboards and instrument panels and warning lights keep the crew aware of the boat's progress during a race.
The cockpit is reinforced to withstand enormous impacts that may occur if a boat crashes at speeds in excess of 150 mph, with an escape hatch in the hull as an added safety feature in the event of an accident.
While a Class 1 race-boat is highly technical and state-of-the-art, and its overall performance is dependent on design, aero and hydro dynamics, choice of propeller and gear ratio selection, the relationship between driver and throttle-man, who navigate and control the power, must provide direct input to adjust trim and drive settings during a race or official qualifying, is ultimately the defining factor and crucial to performance.
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Each boat has a two-man crew: a driver who navigates and steers the boat, and a throttle-man who controls the speed by managing the throttles and trim.
This combination requires total trust—imagine driving a car while the person beside you controls the accelerator—and a close working relationship. Spectators may think that the crew simply jumps into the cockpit and that the fastest drivers win. However, this simplistic view overlooks the skills and professionalism of pilots who regularly race across waves at over 160 mph (250 km/h).
Both pilots work closely with their pit crews to determine the race setup: the type of propeller required for the conditions, gear ratio settings, the amount of fuel needed, and race tactics. Propeller choice is critical and can determine not only the outcome of a race but also a championship.
A Class 1 season consists of a series Grands Prix, made up of three official practice sessions, one official qualifying session which is also known as Pole Position and two races. The results of each race are combined to determine the winner of the World Championship. The European Championship and the Middle East Championship are defined by specific events in those geographic regions. The results in official qualifying determine the winner of the Pole Position Championship.
Eight races at four venues make up the UIM Class 1 World Powerboat Championship , with races run over approximately 55 or 75 Nm of multiple laps of approximately 5 Nm (including one or two mandatory long laps). [ citation needed ]
The World Championship is awarded to the team with the most accumulated points throughout the season. A winning crew collects 20 points, the runners-up 15, with the third-placed team awarded 12 points. [ citation needed ] [ citation needed ]
A Grand Prix weekend is run over three days, with registration, technical scrutineering and the first practice session and driver briefings taking place on day one. [3]
On day two a practice session is run in the morning, followed immediately by the Edox Pole Position (qualifying), also counting as a separate championship, and Race 1 in the afternoon. [4]
The Edox Pole Position, like the practice sessions, is run over the Grand Prix course, giving the crews a further opportunity to familiarize themselves with circuits and conditions, and to decide on set-up. It acts as the qualifier for the line-up for Race 1, with the Pole-sitter (fastest time) lining-up closest to the official start boat. The Edox Pole Position lasts for 45 minutes, with teams having to complete a minimum of one timed lap and allowed to return to the wet pits to make adjustments to set-up, but limited to a total of 10 minutes under the crane. [5]
On day three, a final practice session in the morning is followed in the afternoon by Race 2. Each race is started by a Nor-Tech 3600 supercat official pace boat, running at a controlled speed, which lead the boats from the wet pits and into a line-abreast under a yellow flag or amber flashing light, a green flag denoting the race start, with the finishing order of the Edox Pole Position dictating the line-up of the boats for Race 1 and the finishing order of Race 1, the start order for Race 2. [6]
Each race consists of approximately 11–15 laps and is 55–75 Nm in length, including one or two mandatory long laps. [7]
Edition | Year | Driver | Hull | Motor |
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1 | 1964 | Wynne | Daytona | |
2 | 1965 | |||
3 | 1966 | Jim Wynne | Wynne | Daytona |
4 | 1967 | – Norris House | ||
5 | 1968 | – Don Pruett | ||
6 | 1969 | – Norris House | ||
7 | 1970 | Vincenzo Balestrieri – Jack Stuteville | ||
8 | 1971 | William Wishnick – Robert Moore | ||
9 | 1972 | Bobby Rautbord – Robert Moore | ||
10 | 1973 | – Richie Powers | ||
11 | 1974 | Carlo Bonomi – Richie Powers | Aeromarine | |
12 | 1975 | Wallace Franz – Robert Moore | Aeromarine | |
13 | 1976 | – Richie Powers | Aeromarine | |
14 | 1977 | – John Connor | ||
15 | 1978 | – Alberto Diridoni | Picchiotti | |
16 | 1979 | – John Connor | Cougar | |
17 | 1980 | Michael Meynard – Robert Idoni | Cougar | |
18 | 1981 | – Keith Hazell | ||
19 | 1982 | – Gianfranco Rossi | CUV | |
20 | 1983 | Tony Garcia – Keith Hazell | Cougar | Rahilly Grady |
21 | 1984 | – Franco Statua | CUV | |
22 | 1985 | A.J. Roberts – | Cougar | KS & W |
23 | 1986 | – Giovanni di Meglio | Aifo Iveco | |
24 | 1987 | – W. Falcon | Cougar | KS & W |
25 | 1988 | – Romeo Ferraris | Buzzi | Seatek |
26 | 1989 | – Romeo Ferraris | Buzzi | Seatek |
27 | 1990 | |||
28 | 1991 | – Maurizio Ambrogetti | CUV | |
29 | 1992 | – Jukka Mattila | Skater | Lightning |
30 | 1993 | Khalfan Harib – Ed Colyer | Sterling | |
31 | 1994 | – Luca Ferrari | Tencara | |
32 | 1995 | Saeed Al Tayer – Felix Serralles | Sterling | |
33 | 1996 | Saeed Al Tayer – Felix Serralles | Sterling | |
34 | 1997 | – John Tomlinson | Tencara | |
35 | 1998 | – | Tencara | |
36 | 1999 | Ali Nasser – Randy Scism | Sterling | |
37 | 2000 | Ali Nasser – Khalfan Harib | Steak | |
38 | 2001 | Mohammed Al Marri – Saeed Al Tayer | ||
39 | 2002 | – | Tencara | |
40 | 2003 | – | ||
41 | 2004 | – | ||
42 | 2005 | – | ||
43 | 2006 | – | ||
44 | 2007 | – Jean-Marc Sanchez | ||
45 | 2008 | Mohammed Al Marri – Nadir Bin Hendi | Victory | |
46 | 2009 | – Nadir Bin Hendi | Victory | |
47 | 2010 | – Nadir Bin Hendi | Victory | |
48 | 2011 | – Nadir Bin Hendi | Victory | |
49 | 2012 | – M. Al Marri | Victory | |
50 | 2013 | – M. Al Marri | Victory | |
51 | 2014 | – N. Bin Hendi | Victory | |
52 | 2015 | – John Tomlinson | ||
53 | 2016 | – Nadir Bin Hendi | ||
54 | 2017 | – Salem Al Aldidi | ||
55 | 2018 | – Faleh Al-Mansoori | ||
56 | 2019 | – Salem Al Aldidi | Mercury Racing | |
57 | 2021 | – Nadir Bin Hendi | ||
58 | 2022 | – |
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Mercury Racing is the official Propulsion and Propeller Partner of the future Union Internationale Motonautique E1 electric powerboat racing championship series, developing an electric powertrain for the hydrofoil-based race boats that will compete on the circuit. The UIM E1 World Electric Powerboat Series will see up to 12 teams competing on ...
In the grandeur of Monaco, E1 Series redefines racing legacy. Electric powerboats carve through the iconic marina, blending speed with sustainability against the backdrop of luxury yachts and the Mediterranean's allure. A new chapter in motorsport history awaits. Meet the talented athletes behind the wheel and foils of the RaceBird. Explore ...
During World War II the British Power Boat Company built large numbers of Motor Torpedo Boats, High Speed Motor Launches, and Motor Gun Boats (previously known as Motor Anti-Submarine Boats [3]), being credited with saving the lives of over 13,000 service personnel. One of their welders during WW2 was artist Sybil Andrews and she used her time ...