The UIM F1H2O World Championship, Grand Prix of Zhengzhou China 2024 is grandly inaugurated, Zhengzhou presents a feast of speed on October 17th to 19th.
On October 16th, a press conference was held in Zhengzhou, announcing the official start of the UIM F1H2O World Championship. It marks the second consecutive year that this renowned event is held in Zhengzhou.
Nine top teams from around the world and 18 elite racers from 12 countries and regions gather together to compete in thrilling races on the sparkling waters of Dragon Lake, bringing speed and excitement to this legendary city.
Zhengzhou is one of the oldest cities in China. In this city where history flows like a river, there is an extensive transportation network, a vast and deep water environment, and abundant tourism resources.
The Grand Prix will be broadcast to over 100 countries worldwide and is expected to have a significant international impact, providing an excellent opportunity to showcase the splendid culture of Zhengzhou.
Cloudy conditions with the forecast of rain later were prevalent at the start of the fourth round of the 2024 UIM F1H2O World Championship on the Yellow River in China’s Henan Province. The race course was virtually identical to the one used for the first time in Zhengzhou last April.
Team Vietnam’s Jonas Andersson set the pace with a fastest lap of 44.445sec to top the times in the first free practice session for the New Development Grand Prix of Zhengzhou-China on Thursday morning.
Defending World Champion Jonas Andersson and the Victory Team’s Erik Stark set the pace in the second free practice session. Current UIM F1H2O World Championship leader Rusty Wyatt topped the times with a lap of 44.565sec in the third free practice session.
Text and Photos Credits: F1H2O World Championship
