Powerboat Racing
Motorsport on water — F1H2O tunnel-hulls on inland circuits, Class 1 offshore powerboats at sea.
👥1 per team🌤outdoor
What is Powerboat Racing?
Powerboat racing spans several distinct disciplines: F1H2O runs tunnel-hulled 400 hp catamarans on inland circuits at over 250 km/h; UIM Class 1 offshore racing takes 500 hp+ two-driver boats offshore; hydroplanes race on lakes in North America; and P1 SuperStock brings production-based hulls to spectators.
Quick facts
Category
Motor Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1 per team
Where played
outdoor
Country of origin
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Estimated origin
1903 Harmsworth Trophy (first international powerboat race)
Olympic
No
Popularity
major
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified