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It was a bold, but it was also an only option for our friend, Andrè Faye Solvang to debut a new Sharjah boat, and the al...
30/06/2025

It was a bold, but it was also an only option for our friend, Andrè Faye Solvang to debut a new Sharjah boat, and the all new Mercury Racing rig, but it paid off well for the 🇳🇴 pilot, supported by Sharjahmarine.

BUT - Don’t be fooled, they arrive with more experience than most of the other teams. Team Principal Scott Gillman and crew have put in the hours, and proudly the report back to Ahmed Al Hosani and the administration of the Sharjah. team is a solid P3 Qualifier and a P4 standing in the F2 Worldchampionship.

Hats 🎩 off for the F2 Rookie

Ps, Teammate Stefan Arand finished P7

29/06/2025

Joint the action in Brindisi F2 WC Live 🔴

Can Matt do it again ? What do u think ?🤔
25/06/2025

Can Matt do it again ? What do u think ?🤔

Matthew Palfreyman will take part in the 2025 UIM F2 World Powerboat Championship

While in Norway - 🇳🇴 The   s continues to run hard 💥
25/06/2025

While in Norway - 🇳🇴 The s continues to run hard 💥

Robert Chudo and his twin brother Robert Chudo have a lot of fun with classic boats, so when Robert send me this powerbo...
24/06/2025

Robert Chudo and his twin brother Robert Chudo have a lot of fun with classic boats, so when Robert send me this powerboat pictures I felt like sharing ! Give them a like ! 👍 Do u have a classic boat?

Sharjah’s Red & White Rocketmen: The Scott Gillman Transformation Show! If you like a good Cinderella story—but with a l...
24/06/2025

Sharjah’s Red & White Rocketmen: The Scott Gillman Transformation Show!

If you like a good Cinderella story—but with a lot more horsepower, boat polish, and maybe a little engine grease behind their ears—then buckle up, because the Sharjah team’s transformation under Scott Gillman is about to blow your barnacles off.

Just a few seasons ago, Team Sharjah was a classic “could do better” mostly at the back of the field—nice boats, fast drivers, a lot of promise, but missing that magic spark

Enter: Scott Gillman. The F1H2O legend, multiple world champ, and pit lane charmer who sold his own team, packed his bags, and signed on as Team Manager for the boys in sharp white and show-off red. And boom—what a difference Scott makes! The first race of this UIM F1H2O season in 2024 wasn’t just good. It was show-stopping, heart-thumping, commentator-losing-his-voice SENSATIONAL. Rusty Wyatt didn’t just win—he stormed the field and passed 2 x Vikings ( Jonas Andersson & Erik Stark ) at closing time. The “boys in white and red” had arrived. And when Andre Solvang hoisted the UIM F4 World Championship trophy later that year, everyone knew: Sharjah wasn’t just playing to compete; they were here to collect silverware.

But they didn’t stop smashing podiums (and maybe a few motors and propellers). Oh, no. The team got busy in the “batcave”—designing new boats for F1 AND F2, with sleeker lines, a future-proof safety halo, and so much shine you could use them as a shaving mirror.

Dozens of test days, enough coffee to float a hydroplane, and countless discussions about “why is that motor making a funny alarm?” later, the Sharjah garage erupted with cheers today: “WE’RE READY FOR BRINDISI!” A whole new adventure for Andre Solvang—and his father Morten, brimming with pride and sturdy Norwegian optimism.

He beams: “I feel confident that we have done a real good job. Everything works well, and thanks to Scott, Ahmed, Claudio and all the boys on the Sharjah team, we are ready to enter F2.”

🎉 Michael Werner: “WHAT’S THIS FOR SH*T?” – THE LEGEND’S GREATEST COMEBACK! 🎉You all know the legend – Michael Werner, t...
22/06/2025

🎉 Michael Werner: “WHAT’S THIS FOR SH*T?” – THE LEGEND’S GREATEST COMEBACK! 🎉

You all know the legend – Michael Werner, the greatest German powerboat racer, and the man behind the iconic phrase, “What’s this for sh*t?” Nearly 80 years young, 7x UIM World Champion, mentor, hero, and never one to back down from a challenge – be it on water or in life!

I grew up with a poster of Michael on my wall, and since 1998, I’ve been lucky enough to call him my mentor and friend. Not just any racer – Michael dominated both Europe and North America, grabbing dozens of podiums, titles, and the respect of drivers (and mechanics!) everywhere. Whether in the FONDA class, at the IOGP, or in F1, no one took corners – or cracked jokes – like him!

Fast forward to just three weeks ago: Michael, ever the picture of health, was relaxing in his bath. Suddenly, trouble struck. No phone within reach, no escape from the tub, and only his famously stubborn mind to count on! Hours passed…but Michael’s fighting spirit kicked in, he managed to empty the pool, and with the timely arrival of his partner Maria 3 hours later, it was straight to hospital.

The diagnosis? A tumour the size of a peach in his head. The man who once stared down 240 kph wakes and V6 Mercury Racing beasts was now taking on something even scarier – and in classic Werner fashion, he told me afterwards:

“I can’t believe it. I don’t even have any pain – they opened my head, took out a tumor the size of a peach, glued all the wires back together, and I feel 100%! It’s a miracle. WHAT’S THIS FOR SH*T?!”

If there was ever a man who could joke about brain surgery, it’s Michael. His positivity, stubbornness, and utter refusal to take anything too seriously (except boatrace setup!) have pulled him through yet another race only he could win.

Here’s to the living legend: mentor, friend, idol, and the original “What’s this for sh*t?” philosopher. 🚤💥

Michael, you’re as unbeatable as ever. And to everyone reading – never lose your spark!

Tonsberg F2 World Championship cancelled.The organisers of the Tonsberg round of the 2025 UIM Championship have announce...
19/06/2025

Tonsberg F2 World Championship cancelled.

The organisers of the Tonsberg round of the 2025 UIM Championship have announced that due to a serious short fall in their budget they are unable to meet the expectations for hosting a race that meets the criteria set out by the Union Internationale Motonautique and the F2 World Championships Teams Association.

Despite strong support from the race partners a financial solution could not be achieved.

However, the Tonsberg Batrace will still go ahead this year.

‘It’s important that we keep the momentum going’ said Frode Sundsdal. ‘The Club are excited to announce that we will host an International Ordinary race for the F4 Class.

Plans are also being finalised to host a ‘special’ powerboat show and I hope to be in a position to present a full weekend programme soon.’

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