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UAE, Abu Dhabi – 18 November 2025: The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club has announced the organization and hosting of the second round of the UAE Formula 4 Speedboat Championship, taking place this upcoming Saturday and Sunday along the Abu Dhabi Corniche. The event highlights Abu Dhabi’s exceptional organizational capabilities and reaffirms its global leadership in hosting major marine sports championships.

The championship is held under the supervision of the UAE Marine Sports Federation and with the support of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, creating a standout sporting scene for this dynamic racing category.

This year’s edition welcomes a strong lineup of elite competitors from the UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Sudan, Italy, and Norway, making it one of the most competitive Formula 4 events in terms of participation quality and high-level preparation.

The program opens on Saturday at 8:00 AM with official practice and qualifying sessions, followed by the main race on Sunday, concluding with the crowning of the champions. The total prize pool is AED 64,500, distributed among the top five finishers, with more than 10 boats expected to compete.

The club confirmed that all preparations have been completed according to the highest international standards, implementing the latest technologies in tracking, safety, and race control to ensure the event is delivered in a world-class manner that reflects Abu Dhabi’s legacy in hosting major championships.

Thani Al Qamzi, Executive Director of Team Abu Dhabi and Modern Marine Sports, stated:
"Launching the Formula 4 Championship at this scale clearly reflects Abu Dhabi’s position as a global platform for modern powerboat racing. We are not just delivering a race — we are creating an international event that attracts top competitors and showcases the UAE’s ability to lead the marine sports scene regionally and globally."

He added:
"The two-day format gives racers the perfect opportunity to perform at their best, while offering spectators world-class competition. We are proud of the international trust placed in Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, built through years of experience and successful event management that established our place at the heart of global marine sports."

Al Qamzi concluded:
"We are committed to ensuring this year’s Formula 4 edition is exceptional in every detail — worthy of the UAE’s reputation and further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s presence on the global stage, both in event organization and in developing new generations of Emirati champions."

The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club is recognized as one of the leading marine sports institutions regionally and globally, with a remarkable record in Formula 1, Formula 2, and powerboat racing, in addition to extensive experience in hosting international events. Over the years, the club has played a pivotal role in advancing marine sports within the UAE, producing champions who raised the nation’s flag worldwide, while also promoting the sport among all segments of society.

This year’s Formula 4 Championship reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s continued rise in the world of marine sports, solidifying its status as a capital for high-level competitions — driven by a clear strategic vision and world-class organizational capabilities that make every event on the waters of the capital a truly global milestone.