Sunday, 23 April, PORTIMAO (Portugal): Defending world champion Philippe Chiappe marked the start of his title defence in emphatic style with Victory at the opening round of the season in the UIM F1H2O Grand Prix of Portugal. Starting from third place off the pontoon the CTIC F1 Shenzhen China driver was immediately up to second, passing Erik Stark by the end of the opening lap. He trailed pole-sitter and race leader Shaun Torrente for nine of the 50 laps, then hit the front as Torrente slowed and left the circuit with engine problems, a disappointing ending to the day for Victory Team after...

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