Stefan Arand wins the Grand Prix of Sharjah, concluding the 2025 F1 Powerboat Racing Season

The champions of the “Grand Prix of Sharjah” have been crowned marking the conclusion of the 2025 UIM World Championship Racing season. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairman of the Sharjah Executive Council, the 24th edition of the event came to an end on Sunday 21st December 2025 at Khalid Lagoon. Organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the race brought together 20 elite drivers from 10 international teams to compete for the season’s final title.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Marine Sports Federation, alongside H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCTDA, and Nicolo di San Germano, founder of H2O Racing, awarded the winners of the season’s final round, Road to Sharjah – Grand Prix of Sharjah. Stefan Arand, driving boat #18 for Team Sharjah, part of the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, claimed first place. Grant Trask, driving boat #2 for Team Sweden, finished in second place, while Rusty Wyatt, driver of boat #17 for Team Sharjah, secured third place.
Additionally, Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, joined by H.E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa and Nicolo di San Germano, presented the Drivers’ World Championship trophies to the top three drivers of the season. Shaun Torrente, driving boat #4 for Team Victory of the Dubai International Marine Club, was crowned the 2025 World Champion. Jonas Andersson, driving boat #1 for Team Sweden, followed in second place, while Rusty Wyatt, driving boat #17 for Team Sharjah, came in third.
Stefan Arand showcased an outstanding performance, dominating the second half of the Road to Sharjah – Grand Prix of Sharjah, which covered 32 laps over a distance of 2.05 kilometers. He crossed the finish line first, securing his win. Earlier in the race, former world champion Jonas Andersson had taken the lead in the first half of the race but eventually dropped to sixth place by the end of the competition.
The Road to Sharjah race is part of Sharjah’s World Championships Week, organized in collaboration with a group of sponsors and partners who played an essential role in ensuring the success of the global event. Strategic partners include the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, the UAE Marine Sports Federation, Environment and Protected Areas Authority, Sharjah Police, Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority, Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority, Department Of Civil Aviation, Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority, Sharjah City Municipality, Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, Sharjah Sports Council, Social Services Department (Sharjah Volunteer Work Center), BEEAH Group, Emirates Fire Fighting Equipment Factory, medical partner NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, media sponsor Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, as well as hospitality partners including Copthorne Hotel Sharjah, Corniche Hotel Sharjah, and Golden Tulip Hotel Apartments.
Final Standings of the Top Five Drivers and Teams in the F1 Powerboat Championship – Road to Sharjah:
Drivers’ World Championship Final Top Five (After the Road to Sharjah – Grand Prix of Sharjah):
Rank Driver Name Boat Number Team Total Points
1 Shaun Torrente 4 Victory 99
2 Jonas Andersson 1 Sweden 90
3 Rusty Wyatt 17 Sharjah 86
4 Stefan Arand 18 Sharjah 83
5 Alec Weckström 3 Victory 82
Teams’ World Championship Final Standings:
Rank Team Total Points
1 Victory 181
2 Sharjah 169
3 Sweden 149
4 China CTIC 88
5 Abu Dhabi 72
6 Stromoy Racing 70
7 Red Devil 54
8 Comparato F1 47
9 F1 Atlantic 42
10 Maverick Racing 33