The Abu Dhabi Formula 2 Powerboat Team has set off to compete in the third round of the UIM F2 World Championship, scheduled to take place in San Nazzaro, Italy, from 29th to 31st August, featuring a top-tier lineup of international drivers.
The event will kick off on Friday with technical scrutineering, followed by qualifying time trials on Saturday, and will conclude with the main and final race on Sunday.
Representing the team in this round are five-time world champion Rashed Al Qemzi and Salem Al Yafei, who makes his F2 debut after advancing from Formula 4, highlighting the team’s commitment to nurturing talent and preparing drivers for the highest levels of global competition.
The team delegation includes manager Nasser Al Dhaheri, drivers Rashed Al Qemzi and Salem Al Yafei, as well as Juma Al Qubaisi, serving as the radio operator for Al Qemzi in this round.
The team’s boats, Abu Dhabi 1 and Abu Dhabi 36, are undergoing comprehensive maintenance and performance upgrades, specifically tailored to meet the demands of the San Nazzaro circuit. Practice sessions are underway as the team familiarizes itself with the course and fine-tunes its strategy ahead of the competition.
(Inputs from WAM)
