The Grand Prix of Binh Dinh-Vietnam, the second round of this year’s UIM F1H2O World Championship, kicked off on March 30 in Quy Nhon City of Binh Dinh province in the presence of Acting President Vo Thi Anh Xuan.

At the event, the Ministry of Home Affairs handed over a decision on the establishment of the Vietnam powerboat federation to Tran Viet Anh, Chairman of the Board of Binh Dinh F1 Company who heads the campaign for the federation's establishment.

Highly competitive, intensely challenging, risky and entertaining, the F1H2O World Championship is the ultimate adrenaline rush and considered as one of the most spectacular and exciting sports in the world.

As many as 295 Grand Prix tournaments have been held in more than 33 countries and territories across the globe.

This is the first time that the prestigious contest held by the governing body Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) is hosted by Vietnam, with 18 leading drivers from China, Finland, France, Norway, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Vietnam Nam competing at Thi Nai lagoon, the largest saltwater one in the central region.

Right after the opening ceremony, contestants joined the Sprint Race. On March 31, they will race in the Final Race.

VietNamNet takes some pictures of the event:

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As many as 18 top racers from around the world, including from the United Arab Emirates, China, Portugal, Finland, Norway, France, and host Vietnam compete in three stages: qualifying, sprint, and final races.
Immediately after the opening ceremony, nine teams take part in the sprint race.
Despite the hot weather spectators converge on Thi Nai lagoon to support racing teams.
This marks the first time the Grand Prix of Binh Dinh-Vietnam, the second round of this year’s UIM F1H2O World Championship, has come to Vietnam.
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The Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship (also F1) is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats organised by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM) and promoted by H2O Racing, often referred to as F1H2O.

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Audiences give loud cheers to racers on the course.
The race is very interesting and the atmosphere is wonderful, shares a Russian tourist.

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With a 40-year history and 300 tournaments held across more than 30 countries, the UIM F1H2O World Championship has drawn the attention of many top racers from around the globe.
The host team receive enthusiastic support from local spectators.

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The race that runs through to March 31 provides an opportunity for Binh Dinh to promote its tourism potential to international friends.


Ho Giap