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UIM F1H2O will race in London next year

John Moore on 22nd September 2017

H2O Racing has confirmed that London will host a round of the 2018 UIM F1H2O World Powerboat Championship in June.

The news marks a welcome return of Formula 1 powerboat racing to the country’s capital for the first time in 33 years with the UIM F1H2O Grand Prix of London to take place in the iconic Royal Victoria Docks on 15-17 June.

The event, which will be organised by Championship Promoter H2O Racing in close collaboration with Chinese Sports Promotions Company Tianrong Sports.

H2O Racing President, Nicolo Di San Germano said:

We are absolutely delighted to be returning to one of the world’s great capital cities.
The significance of the opportunity to race again in the heart of London, a city with a great sporting tradition, cannot be underestimated and provides a wonderful platform to further showcase our sport.

The UIM F1H2O World Championship first raced in Great Britain in Holme Pierrepont in 1981 and last raced in London in 1985, with Briton Bob Spalding taking the Grand Prix win on his way to clinching the coveted world title that same year.

Andrew Cooke, Acting CEO of London Partners, the Mayor of London’s official promotional agency said:

London is the sporting and cultural capital of the world. Over the last few months our great city has once again shown our enthusiasm for sport and openness, welcoming some of the greatest sports stars and fans from all over the world.
I am delighted that the Formula 1 Powerboat Championship will be returning to London and offers further proof that London is able to attract the best international sporting events.

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