F1H20 is, as the name suggests, Formula 1 on water and Philippe Chiappe now stands tall as a three-time World Champion in this extremely challenging, fast-paced, high risk sport. His success now places him among the most legendary of powerboat names through the years.

The Frenchman, who drives for the CTIC F1 Shenzen China Team, today clinched his third consecutive UIM F1H20 World Championship with the strong support of Motul. We sendourwarmest congratulations to Philippe, team manager Philippe Dessertenne and the entire teamfor such excellence and outstanding performance.

The UIM F1H2O World Championship is theflagship international series of single-seater inshore circuit Formula 1 Powerboat Racing, and Philippe Chiappe has had an exceptional year. Winning in Dubai and Portugal and taking podiums in China and today in Sharjah to claim the world title, he also added the BRM Pole Position Championship, the Fast Lap Trophy and steer CTIC F1 Shenzhen China to the Teams Championshipto his tally. A worthy champion indeed!

ABOUT MOTUL

Motulis a world-class French company specialised in the formulation, production and distribution of high-tech engine lubricants (two-wheelers, cars and other vehicles) as well as lubricants for industry via its MotulTech activity.

Unanimously recognised for more than 160 years for the quality of its products, innovation capacity and involvement in the field of competition, Motul is also recognised as the specialist in synthetic lubricants. As early as 1971, Motul was the first lubricant manufacturer to pioneer the formulation of a 100% synthetic lubricant for automotive engines, the 300V lubricant, making use of Esters technology and issued from the aeronautical industry.

Throughout the years, Motulhas gained experience as an official supplier to many racing teams and manufacturers and contributes with them to further technological development in motorsports.

Motul is supporting those teams in international competitions such as: 24 Hours of Le Mans (cars and motorcycles), FIA World Endurance Championship, Super GT, Drift, Pikes Peak, Japanese championship Super Formula, Blancpain Endurance & Sprint Series, MotoGP, World Superbike, MXGP, Endurance World Championship, Supercross, IOM TT, Ice SpeedwayGladiators World Championship, F1 Boat and scores of others.