Sharjah: The Sharjah Team made a powerful statement at the start of the F1H2O World Championship after seizing the title of the opening round, hosted on Indonesia's Lake Toba. The team reaffirmed its global presence and rewrote the script of victory for the second year in a row.
According to Emirates News Agency, Boat No. 17, driven by Roozti Wyit, dominated the main race, clinching first place and repeating last year's triumph. This victory cemented Wyit's status as one of the top names in the championship. The Victory Team - Dubai confirmed the Emirati dominance with Boat No. 3, piloted by Alec Weckstr¶m, finishing second, while Britain's Ben Jelf took third with Boat No. 9. Additionally, Sharjah's second entry, Boat No. 18 led by Stefan Arand, finished fourth, further showcasing the depth of Emirati superiority.
In contrast, Team Abu Dhabi faced challenges. Boat No. 5, driven by Mansoor Al Mansoori, secured 12th place, while Boat No. 6, helmed by Erik Stark, was forced to retire early after a collision in the opening lap with French driver Peter Morin in Boat No. 7.
With this success, Roozti Wyit now leads the overall standings with 29 points, after combining victory in the main race with a runner-up finish in the Sprint Race. This result firmly established the Sharjah Team at the top from the very beginning of the 2025 season.