This year’s event will feature 10 teams from 13 countries, competing with 21 boats, and will rotate across 6-7 countries, including Vietnam.

At the meeting with a delegation from the organising committee of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, Chairman of the provincial People Committee Pham Anh Tuan emphasised Binh Dinh’s commitment to organising the event and expressed hopes for long-term support from the organisers.

He highlighted the province’s readiness in terms of infrastructure to host the race and called for stronger promotion to attract international spectators.

H2O Racing CEO Raimondo di San Germano congratulated the province’s team for their victory in 2024 and praised the successful hosting of the race in its Quy Nhon.

He noted that this event marked a significant milestone in expanding water sports globally, adding that F1H2O will continue to promote Binh Dinh internationally through media coverage and live broadcasts.

The UIM F1H2O World Championship is one of the most prestigious powerboat racing events globally, celebrating nearly 40 years of history and having been held in over 30 countries, attracting top competitors from around the world.

Vietnam ranks first at world powerboat race

Vietnam secured the first place at the Binh Dinh Grand Prix of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, the flagship international series of single-seater inshore circuit powerboat racing, which took place in Quy Nhon city, the south central province of Binh Dinh on March 30-31.