F1 H20 action set to resume after seven-month lay-off

Sport360 staff 17:12 02/10/2014
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  • Late start: Abu Dhabi missed the opener.

    The 2014 UIM F1 H2O World Championship resumes after a seven-month lay-off at the start of next week, when the world’s leading mono hull racers descend upon Liuzhou and the Liu River to tackle the Grand Prix of China. 

    Time trials and official practice will take place on Sunday (October 5) while the race is scheduled for Monday.

    Team Abu Dhabi missed the opening round of the championship in Qatar in mid March and, therefore, arrives in China with all to do if drivers Ahmed Al Hameli and Thani Al Qamzi are going to secure the title over the remaining four races in China, Qatar, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

    Team Abu Dhabi has an excellent record in China. Al Qamzi and Al Hameli finishing first and second in 2011. 

    “It’s been frustrating to have such a large gap in the calendar and no opportunity for F1 racing until now,” said Al Qamzi. 

    “But the team is focused and we have prepared thoroughly for this race. Both Ahmed and myself are excited to get our campaign underway and we are confident that we can achieve a top result in China.”

    Alex Carella’s victory in Qatar means the Italian takes a five-point advantage over Frenchman Philippe Chiappe to the Liu River course. 

    Portugal’s Duarte Benavente holds third place and Italian Francesco Cantando is fourth. 

    The two-day event also features a pair of races for the UIM F-4S Championship for the Eurofin Trophy. Rashid Al Romaithi and Mohamed Al Mehairbi will represent Team Abu Dhabi in Liuzhou.

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