The eagerly awaited Grand Prix of Malta, the start of the 2006 UIM Powerboat P1 World Championship, takes place in just two weeks’ time with 16 confirmed entries representing many of the world's top racing boats and pilots.

The stunning Grand Harbour of Valletta will once again provide the backdrop for the first two World Championship races; an Endurance event on Saturday that incorporates the round-the-island speed challenge and a shorter Rally race on Sunday, which utilises a circuit just off Sliema Promenade that has been specially designed to maximise spectator enjoyment.

During the weekend, the P1 teams will be based at the Viset Waterfront, with all

the glamour and excitement of a major

international event creating a festive atmosphere.

For the entertainment of the crowds, the two races of the Powerboat P1 Grand Prix of Malta will be supported by an action-packed programme of on-and-off water activities, including a series of additional racing events in Grand Harbour.