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World Championship crown remains in Dubai
Fazza secures Abu Dhabi double; world title bound for Dubai
- Staff Report
- Published: 00:00 November 23, 2009
Abu Dhabi: The Class 1 World Championship crown will stay in Dubai for another year following a second consecutive 1-2 finish for Fazza and Victory 1 at the Abu Dhabi Class 1 Grand Prix on Sunday.
Despite a penalty lap imposed on all but one boat for jumping the start, Fazza's Nadir Bin Hindi and Arif Al Zafein wrapped up their sixth win of the season.
Result Abu Dhabi Class 1 Grand Prix - Race 2
1. Fazza - Bin Hindi/Al Zafein (UAE) 41m:47.60s (202.04km/h)
2. Victory 1 - Al Muhairi/Sanchez (UAE/Fr) 42m:00.78s (200.98km/h)
3. Welmax - Tandberg/Selmer (Nor) 42m:14.46s (199.90km/h)
Overall Class 1 World Championship Standings
1. Fazza - Bin Hindi/Al Zafein (UAE) 133pts
2. Victory 1 - Al Muhairi/Sanchez (UAE/Fr) 125
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