The season will comprise a minimum of 14 races in seven host cities starting in Italy in early May and concluding in the Middle East in mid-October.
The Italian Grand Prix of the Sea will be run in conjunction with the Italian Powerboat Series (IPS). The final European round will once again take place in Portimão, Portugal which, along with Valletta, Malta, are the only host cities remaining from last season’s calendar. These popular European destinations will be complimented by Grand Prix events in Marseilles, France and Vigo, Spain with Hammamet, Tunisia adding additional spice and anticipation to P1’s new look and enhanced calendar.
"As the international appeal of Powerboat P1 continues to build, the evolution of the calendar is inevitable and we are happy to be able to announce such an eclectic mix of top class venues in three continents." explains Jim O’Toole, Managing Director, Powerboat P1 Management Ltd. "More and more cities and resort destinations are prepared to invest in P1 to secure the long term rights to our dynamic sports and entertainment platform. They share our enthusiasm for the Championship and recognise the potential of its global reach and the impact of our event on the local economy."
"We are breaking new ground within Europe with the inclusion of races in France and Spain whilst our visit to the Middle East signifies another new adventure for P1. This is an exciting development as we continue to establish P1’s credentials beyond Europe, strongly supported by our teams, the manufacturers and the marine industry."
Powerboat P1 World Championship – 2008 Provisional Calendar:
May 9/10/11 - Venue TBC - Italy
May 23/24/25 - Marseilles - France
June 6/7/8 - Valletta - Malta
June 20/21/22 - Hammamet - Tunisia
July 11/12/13 - Reserve Date
Sep 12/13/14 - Vigo - Spain
Sep 26/27/28 - Portimão - Portugal
Oct 17/18/19 - Venue TBC - Middle East
