Jeddah to host the fourth round of the Formula One powerboat world championship
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This was announced by Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of the Makkah Region and head of the Jeddah Events Calendar Committee.
The event in Jeddah will be the second time the Road World Championships take place in Saudi Arabia after the 2019 edition in Dammam.
The Grand Prix of Jeddah will feature 10 teams from 13 countries competing with 21 boats, driving boats with a top speed of 266 km per hour, challenging the limits of speed.
Commenting on this round, Raimondo di San Germano, CEO of H2O Racing, expressed his delight at Saudi Arabia's return to hosting the UIM F1H2O World Championship competitions, stating, 'We are extremely excited to witness this thrill in Jeddah, the Bride of the Red Sea.'
He also noted that this partnership represents the beginning of a long-term collaboration and development for the championship across various levels.
The UIM F1H2O World Championship, organized by the Union Internationale Motonautique and promoted by H2O Racing, is considered one of the world's most competitive, dangerous and thrilling sports championships.
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