NDO - On January 18th, the launch ceremony for the Vietnam-Binh Dinh F1H2O motorboat racing team took place in Quy Nhon city (Binh Dinh province). The competition is expected to take place around the end of March 2024 in Quy Nhon city.
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Scenes from the launch ceremony.
Following negotiations, the Swedish motorboat team signed an agreement with Fleur de Lys Hospitality (Vietnam) to change its name to VIET NAM - BINH DINH TEAM, a Formula 1 motorboat team, to participate in international and world championships organized by the International Motorboat Federation (UIM). The VIET NAM - BINH DINH team consists of two members: reigning world champion Jonas Andersson and Stefan Arand, a rookie from Estonia who will be Jonas Andersson's teammate this season. |
Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province, Pham Anh Tuan (center), poses for a commemorative photo with Mr. Raimondo di San Germano, General Director of H2O Racing, and Mr. Tran Viet Anh, Chairman of Fleur De Lys Hospitality.
Jonas Andersson had a hugely successful 2023, winning prestigious awards such as the UIM F1H2O Cup and the UIM Fastest Race Cup, and helping the Swedish team win the UIM Championship for the first time. Meanwhile, Arand made his World Championship debut and finished third overall behind Rashed Al-Qemzi and Edgaras Riabko in the 2023 UIM F2 World Championship. The Estonian driver's dream is to become the F1H2O World Champion after winning the UIM F4 World and European Championships in 2022. |
World champion Jonas Andersson shared his thoughts at the ceremony.
Andersson said: “I met with driver Stefan and I’m delighted that we will be teammates this season. Despite being only 20 years old, Stefan was the F4 World Champion in 2022 and finished third in F2 last year in his first season. I think we will be a strong team and I will do my best to achieve that.” Sharing his thoughts on this groundbreaking sporting event, Mr. Tran Viet Anh said: “Vietnam is a very sports-loving country. Formula 1 motorboat racing is a new sport in Vietnam, so we want to popularize this fast-paced and adventurous sport among Vietnamese people. Hopefully, in the future, more Vietnamese racing teams will participate in international competitions.” |
Mr. Tran Viet Anh, Chairman of Fleur De Lys Hospitality (the team's sponsor), gave a speech at the event.
Mr. Lam Hai Giang, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province, shared that the Formula 1 F1H20 motorboat race will bring together more than 70 top athletes from around the world. This is a great opportunity for sports enthusiasts in Binh Dinh province and other provinces and cities nationwide to directly witness thrilling and memorable races. The tournament will take place in Quy Nhon city, where the F1H20 Organizing Committee has confirmed that the location fully meets international standards regarding water conditions, wind speed, natural conditions, and culture to become a leading venue for this world-class water sport. |
Lam Hai Giang, Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province, delivered a speech at the launch ceremony of the Vietnam-Binh Dinh F1H2O motorboat racing team.
To promote the image of Binh Dinh province and its people, its potential advantages in socio -economic development, and to foster investment cooperation opportunities through international events, Fleur De Lys Hospitality Co., Ltd. has collaborated with relevant units to sponsor the F1H20 VIET NAM - BINH DINH professional motorboat racing team. The People's Committee of Binh Dinh province highly appreciates the company's efforts in enabling Vietnam to host this prestigious race for the first time. “With the determination dedicated to speed sports and the company's commitment to the province's sports and cultural activities, I believe that the F1H20 VIET NAM - BINH DINH professional motorboat race will be successful and open up a new direction for the development of national motorboat sports,” said Comrade Lam Hai Giang.
This international sporting event marks a significant milestone for Vietnamese sports, following in the footsteps of countries like China, UAE, and Indonesia, and adding its name to the list of Asian nations that have won the right to host one of the most colorful and exciting water sports competitions in the world. Binh Dinh province will host the UIM-ABP Aquabike race, taking place from March 22-24, along with many other attractive events such as a food festival, fashion show, and music festival. 
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