Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Nahyan and Sheikh Khalifa bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, crowned today winners of the 17th Grand Prix Formula 1 World Powerboat Championship, held at the waterbreaker in Abu Dhabi.

Italian Guido Cappellini won the top position, while Thani Al Qamzi, of Abu Dhabi team, was the fifth. "We had just enough to control the front," said Guido. "We knew Jay would be a hard driver to hold off but we set a pace that was quick enough for him to get close but not pass. Now we are in the lead in the points chase with 129 to Thani Al Qamzi’s 119 and with 60 points still to gain so it is not over by a long shot yet but we are gaining confidence with every victory." HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Member of the Executive Council and Board Chairman of the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, said the club will improve team in the next period to include greater number of the UAE nationals who will represent Abu Dhabi in the next championships.

He lauded the organisation of the event and the first round.

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