The countdown is on for a return to action for the UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Series. In exactly a month, teams will be heading east for the sixth round of the Series, which is due to take place at Ningbo Meishan Bay in China from November 8-10.

It is with great sadness that the WPPA learned of the tragic passing away of Italian F2 pilot, Paolo Zantelli after a mid-race collision at the Idroscalo in Milan. Paolo was a great driver whose remarkable career spanned 17 years and who just two weeks ago celebrated another victory at the British leg of the UIM F2 World Championships in Nottingham.

On behalf of the WPPA and the UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Series, we would like to convey our deepest condolences to Paolo’s family, friends and colleagues. The sport of powerboating has lost a great man.

The latest results after round 5.

European GP - results

Spinning boats, upset favourites and a spectacular win for the home team – the fifth round of the UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Series couldn’t have been scripted any better.

Pole Position - Arona

Fazza will start this afternoon’s fifth round of the UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Series in Pole Position after a mighty battle out on the water this morning.

Arona - Dubai Duty Free Speed Cat Run Results

The relatively new pairing of Salem Al Adidi and Talib Al Sayed enjoyed the view from the top spot of the podium for the first time ever at the fifth round of the UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Series today.

Current leaders in the UIM Skydive Dubai XCAT World Series, Fazza, proved their eyes are firmly set on the top of the podium as the fifth round of action got underway in Arona this morning.