Formula 1 (motorboat)
The formula 1 in motor sports boot (also F1 H2O) is, according to International Federation UIM the fastest outboard boat racing series in circuit racing.
history
World and European championships in motorboat racing used to be held in several races on one weekend at the same location, whereby in four races the worst run of each driver was not included in the overall ranking. In 1975, a "European Endurance Championship" was held for the first time in the 850 cm³ and 2000 cm³ cubic capacity classes, for which up to six races were evaluated at different venues. In 1980 the UIM introduced the term “Formula 1”. In the Formula 1 world championship series, all outboard racing boats with a displacement of more than 2000 cm³ were allowed to start. Only engines from OMC ( Johnson / Evinrude ) were used, initially V6 engines, from 1981 the specially developed V8 engines.
Mercury's racing engines had a displacement of just under 2000 cc at the time. In 1981 they founded the "FONDA" world championship series to compete with Formula 1. FONDA stands for "Formula ON Drivers Association", the name "Formula ON" comes from the designation of the class "ON" for boats with engines of 2000 cc. Sometimes the abbreviation was incorrectly interpreted as "Formula One Drivers Association". In 1983 it was renamed the "Formula Grand Prix" world championship series. After OMC stopped producing the 8-cylinder engines, Formula 1 was no longer held in 1987. From 1990 the UIM re-awarded the title to the racing boat class with up to 2000 cm³ displacement, so only boats with Mercury engines started there. In order not to limit the class to one brand of engine, the UIM raised the displacement limit to 3 liters from 2000 and introduced sub-groups. In the races, the participants started with 2-liter Mercury engines, 2.5-liter Mercury engines and only very rarely 3-liter Johnson engines, but these proved to be less than competitive. As a result, all drivers have now switched to Mercury engines.
Classes
There are three classes in the current regulations (see table). The Italian Guido Cappellini set the world records in 2005.
| class | Engine displacement | Weight boat | World record | driver |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 liters | up to 2100 cm³ | 486 kg | 233.09 km / h | Guido Cappellini |
| 2.5 liters | up to 2550 cm³ | 550 kg | 256.26 km / h | Guido Cappellini |
| 3 liters | up to 3100 cm³ | 586 kg | 244.94 km / h | Guido Cappellini |
Notes on the table:
- ↑ The minimum weight includes the boat including the engine and remaining fuel after the race as well as the driver including personal safety equipment.
World championship series
The Formula 1 world championship series is held annually. The number of races is not specified in the regulations; it has been between six and ten in recent years. Each race is made up of:
- free training
- two timed practice sessions with a maximum of 17 laps each to determine the starting positions
- Individual qualifying (1 lap) for the best six drivers in the qualifying to determine the starting position for the main race
- Main race over approx. 45 minutes
The first ten drivers of the main race receive the following number of points according to their placement:
| placement | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4th | 5 | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 20th | 15th | 12 | 9 | 7th | 5 | 4th | 3 | 2 | 1 |
The points are added up and determine the world champion at the end of the season.
The racing venues in recent years have been: Doha ( Qatar , 2008–2011), Portimao ( Portugal , 2008–2011), Lahti ( Finland , 2008–2009), St. Petersburg ( Russia , 2008–2010), Kiev ( Ukraine , 2011 ), Kazan ( Tatarstan , 2011), Linyi (China, 2010), Liuzhou ( China , 2008–2011), Shenzhen (China, 2008–2010), Abu Dhabi ( UAE , 2008–2011), Sharjah (UAE, 2008– 2011). The last Formula 1 race in Germany took place on August 3, 2003 in Stralsund .
| year | Displacement class 2 liters | Displacement class 3 liters |
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| 1975 |
 Bob Spalding
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| 1976 |
Tom Percival †
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| 1977 |
Roger Jenkins
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| 1978 |
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| 1979 |
Nick Cripps
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| 1980 |
John Millward
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Bob Spalding
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| 1981 |
Tony Williams
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 Renato Molinari
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| 1982 |
 Michael Werner
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Roger Jenkins
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| 1983 |
Michael Werner
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Renato Molinari
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| 1984 |
John Hill †
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Renato Molinari
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| 1985 |
John Hill †
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Bob Spalding
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| 1986 |
Jonathan Jones
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 Gene Thibodeaux
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| 1987 |
Bill Seebold
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| 1988 |
Chris Bush
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| 1989 |
Jonathan Jones
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| 1990 |
John Hill †
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| 1991 |
Jonathan Jones
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| 1992 |
Fabrizio Bocca
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| 1993 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 1994 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 1995 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 1996 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 1997 |
Scott Gillman
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| 1998 |
Jonathan Jones
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| 1999 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 2000 |
Scott Gillman
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| 2001 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 2002 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 2003 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 2004 |
Scott Gillman
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| 2005 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 2006 |
Scott Gillman
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| 2007 |
 Sami Seliö
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| 2008 |
Jay Price
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| 2009 |
Guido Cappellini
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| 2010 |
Sami Seliö
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| 2011 |
 Alex Carella
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| 2012 |
Alex Carella
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| 2013 |
Alex Carella
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| 2014 |
 Philippe Chiappe
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Other German pilots:
Individual evidence
- ↑ UIM regulations 2011, p. 600
- ↑ UIM Yearbook 2005/2006, p. 72
- ↑ UIM regulations 2011, pp. 598-599
- ↑ Formula 1 website
- ↑ DRIVERS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS TABLE 2013 ( Memento of the original from January 16, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. f1h2o.com
