The 'Victory Team' has clinched the 'Formula 1' powerboat world championship title for the first time in its history, following an exceptional season in which it also secured the world championship in the 'X-Cat' class for the seventh time, solidifying its dominance on the global stage. The team's title win was secured mathematically after their driver, Sean Turpin, won the second speed race of the day at the Sharjah Grand Prix, earning 10 points. Teammate Alex Winther added another 6 points by finishing fifth, bringing the team's total to 16 points, which was enough to claim the world championship. 'Victory Team' now leads the overall standings with 177 points, 40 points ahead of second-placed Sharjah (137 points), with the Swedish team in third (129 points). Sean Turpin is now aiming to secure the individual drivers' world championship title in the main race tomorrow at the Sharjah Grand Prix. With 99 points, a top-five finish is enough to guarantee him the title, putting him ahead of his closest rival, Swedish driver Jonas Andersson (85 points), with Alex Winther in third (78 points). Mohammed Harib, Executive Director of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, congratulated the 'Victory Team' on this unprecedented world championship achievement in the 'Formula 1' class, praising the significant efforts that led to these successes. He commended the meticulous planning and high ambitions that resulted in their victory. Harib also lauded the excellent organization of the Sharjah Grand Prix, stating that hosting this global event highlights Sharjah's prominent position on the map of international marine sports and that clinching the title on the soil of the UAE has doubled the value of this accomplishment.
