Powerboat P1 season opener a good show for U.S. manufacturers, new teams
While the traditionally rough waters surrounding Malta never materialize, the Powerboat P1 season opening Malta Grand Prix of the Sea still provided exciting offshore racing and saw seasoned veterans capture the checkered flag in both Evolution and SuperSport classes, and an impressive showing for American boat and engine manufacturers. Saturday’s Sprint Race and Sunday’s Endurance Race culminated in a Grand Prix Evolution victory for the Italian #88 SNAVOSG, a Mercury Racing-powered Outerlimits and a SuperSport win for the Italian #43 Seagull/Chaudron, the Maltese made hull powered by Ilmor Performance Marine engines. All this after a number of penalty situations which can only be attributed to first-race-weekend jitters by those involved.
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