Shaun Torrente pushed into the lead early and maintained control despite relentless pressure from elite rivals. His precision on tight corners and stability at high speeds allowed him to keep the advantage until the final second. Crossing the finish line with only fractions of a second to spare, he proved his readiness to challenge for the season title and reinforced his reputation as one of the championship’s most calculated and confident racers.

Jonas Andersson delivered one of the most aggressive performances of the event as he shadowed Torrente all the way to the final lap. His ability to analyze the course, close gaps quickly, and pressure the leader kept the race unpredictable. Although he finished just behind for less than a tenth of a second his strong form signals a serious challenge to the standings in the next rounds.

The shifting positions and tight gaps between racers created one of the most exciting early-season standings in recent years. Torrente now leads with 89 points, followed closely by Andersson and Alec Weckstrom. With such a narrow point spread, the championship is wide open, and any upcoming race could completely reshape the top tier of the leaderboard.

In Indonesia, the Sharjah team delivered a statement win led by Rusty Wyatt in boat number 17, repeating last year’s success with a powerful first-place finish. Alec Wikstrom followed in second, and Ben Jelf took third, while Stefan Arand secured fourth placing two Sharjah boats in the top positions. This unified performance highlighted the team’s depth, technical preparation, and strong ambitions for the season.

Abu Dhabi endured a tough opening round as Mansour Al Mansoori finished 12th and Erik Stark was forced to withdraw early after a collision. Meanwhile, Wyatt capitalized on his momentum, combining his main-race victory with a second-place sprint finish to climb to the top of the standings with 29 points. His consistency places Team Sharjah in a powerful position to fight for the championship from the very first race.