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\nABU DHABI: Team Abu Dhabi\u2019s Mansoor Al-Mansoori is ready for the biggest challenge of his powerboat racing career as he bids to clinch the 2022 UIM F2 World Championship in Portugal at the weekend.<\/p>\n
\nThe Emirati driver heads into the final round of the season in Vila Velha de Rodao on Sunday holding a slender three-point championship lead over Sharjah Team\u2019s Sami Selio, with Germany\u2019s Stefan Hagin just one more point away in third place.<\/p>\n
\nIt all adds up to a thrilling climax to the title race, and a big test of nerve and skill for the top three as they battle it out on the Tagus River circuit.<\/p>\n
\nAl-Mansoori said: \u201cThis is why we race, for the chance to take the title in the final event of the season, with only a few points between us.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cIt couldn\u2019t be much closer, or more exciting, and I\u2019m looking forward to it because I have a great team behind me, and we\u2019re ready for everything on the day.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe UAE racer has already enjoyed one major title success since joining Team Abu Dhabi last year, sharing in the 2021 world endurance championship triumph with his team-mate in Portugal, Rashed Al-Qemzi.<\/p>\n
\nEngine problems in Ribadouro last Sunday ended the three-times F2 world champion\u2019s bid for a podium finish this season, but Al-Qemzi is still relishing the chance to repeat his win in Vila Velha de Rodao 12 months ago.<\/p>\n
\nWhile Al-Mansoori, Selio, and Hagin battle it out for the title, they will also have to contend with the growing threat from Monaco\u2019s Giacomo Sacchi, who took pole position followed by an impressive Grand Prix victory last weekend to move to fourth place in the standings.<\/p>\n
\nIf Al-Mansoori comes through the test to secure the F2 crown, it will be the 15th world title delivered by Guido Cappellini since taking charge as Team Abu Dhabi manager in February 2015.<\/p>\n
\nThe boats take to the water for free practice at 11.15 a.m. local time on Saturday, with the three-stage qualifying session getting underway at 3 p.m. The Grand Prix of Vila Velha de Rodao starts at 3.45 p.m. on Sunday.<\/p>\n
\nUIM F2 World Championship leading positions<\/strong><\/p>\n\nMansoor Al-Mansoori (UAE) 40 points<\/p>\n
\nSami Selio (FINLAND) 37<\/p>\n
\nStefan Hagin (GERMANY) 36<\/p>\n
\nGiacomo Sacchi (MONACO) 29<\/p>\n
\nEdgaras Riabko (LITHUANIA) 23<\/p>\n
\nTobias Munthe-Kaas (NORWAY) 21<\/p>\n
\nRashed Al-Qemzi (UAE) 9<\/p>\n
\nSam Whittle (GREAT BRITAIN) 7<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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