Dubai, UAE – The Victory team announced its program for participation in the opening round of the Formula 1 World Speedboat Championship for the new season. As part of his efforts to defend his world title, the competition will start in the Italian city of Cagliari on May 30 and 31.
The team’s program includes heading to Cagliari on May 26, in preparation for the start of the competitions. The technical meeting for the race will be held on May 27, followed the next day by technical tests on the boats and engines. Free trials will be held on May 29, followed by qualifying rounds and speed races on May 30, with the main race being held on May 31.
The new season includes holding 7 main races in 5 different countries, which will continue until next December.
During the recent period, the team intensified its preparations in Dubai in preparation for the start of the new season. The list of drivers includes Sean Torrente, the World Drivers’ Championship title holder, who is preparing to play his final season before retiring. Along with Alec Wickstrom, who aspires to compete strongly during the current season, and Ahmed Al Fahim.
The city of Cagliari on the Italian island of Sardinia is witnessing the return of the Formula 1 World Speedboat Championship competitions after an absence that lasted since 2004. The city had previously hosted 7 previous tours between 1998 and 2004, linked to the period of dominance of legends Scott Gilman and Guido Cappellini. Victor Konic was the only driver to break this dominance by winning the 2001 race.
