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F1H2O is the world championship in powerboat racing, the highest category of racing on water and the equivalent of Formula 1 in the world of motorboats.

The stage will take place from July 31 to August 2, 2026.

On August 1, spectators must arrive at the venue and pass entry control no later than 10:00. After 10:00, access to the territory may be temporarily restricted in accordance with the event regulations.

The stage will take place in the village of Baet, on the territory between the Ak Maral and Chaika resorts on the shore of Issyk-Kul.

Yes. The stage is held under the authority of the Union Internationale Motonautique, UIM.

F1H2O boats can reach speeds of up to 250 km/h.

Yes. The event is open for family attendance.

Tickets will be available on the official ticket.kg website and through official ticket partners.

Yes. Information about sales points will be published separately.

Yes. Refund terms will be published in the Tickets section.

Yes. Separate VIP and hospitality zones will be provided.

Information about transport, parking and transfers will be posted on the website closer to the event date.

Transfers from Bishkek and key tourist areas are planned.

The race course and spectator zone map will be published separately.

Yes. Personal photo and video shooting is allowed from grandstands and public spectator areas only. Technical, service and media areas are reserved for accredited photographers and camera operators.

Yes. A media accreditation form is available for media representatives. Final access to working areas and media procedures will be aligned with the official F1H2O Press Area and the championship press office.

Application intake will be synchronized with the official F1H2O Press Area after the Advance Program is published. The early form on this site helps collect contacts in advance and forward applications for review.

Yes. Various partnership formats are available for partners.

Partnership department contacts are listed in the Contacts section.

Yes. International TV and online broadcasting is planned.

Broadcast information will be published before the event.

Around 5,000 spectators and tourists from Kyrgyzstan and other countries are expected.

Yes. Kyrgyzstan is hosting a stage of the F1H2O World Championship for the first time.

Security services, medical teams and emergency services will operate at the venue.

Yes. Medical points will be located on the event territory.

No. Food courts, catering points and free drinking water will be available for guests on the event territory.

Yes. Food court areas and rest zones will be organized on the territory.

Yes. Fan zones, partner activities and an entertainment program are planned.

Yes. Parking information will be published closer to the event.

No. The paddock is a closed technical zone accessible only to teams, organizers, official representatives and accredited persons.

No. International teams and pilots of the UIM F1H2O World Championship will participate in the stage.

It is an H2O Racing environmental program focused on measuring, reducing and offsetting the carbon footprint of competitions. Final figures for the stage will be confirmed through official H2O Racing and UIM materials.

The event will include an environmental campaign with tree planting, Issyk-Kul shoreline cleanup, lake-bottom cleanup with divers, environmental monitoring and other initiatives. More details are available in the Ecology section.

Yes. Open monitoring data on water and shoreline conditions is planned for publication.

Together with international partners, environmental specialists and relevant services, the organizers are implementing measures to minimize environmental impact in accordance with UIM international standards. More details are available in the Ecology section.

The full program will be published in the About Race section.

Information about the show program will be published separately.

Yes. Volunteer recruitment will be announced separately.

Follow updates on f1h2o.kg, on the official championship website https://www.f1h2o.com/ and through the official F1H2O channels: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/F1H2O, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/f1h2o, YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/f1h2o and X https://twitter.com/F1_H2O.

Yes. An official merchandise zone is planned at the event.

The website will be available in: Russian Kyrgyz English

Yes. The event is open to international guests.

Joint offers with hotels and tourism partners are planned.

Information desks and guest support services will operate at the venue.

Results will be published on the official website and on the event's social media.

Yes. It is prohibited to bring weapons, piercing and cutting objects, explosives and flammable substances, alcohol, narcotic substances, pyrotechnics, as well as other items prohibited by the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic. The organizers reserve the right to conduct inspections at the entrance to ensure guest safety.

The stage is organized by the Powerboating Federation of the Kyrgyz Republic together with the international promoter H2O Racing and international partners, with the support of the Department of Tourism of the Kyrgyz Republic.

Contact information will be available in the Contacts section.

The event contributes to the development of the country's international image, tourism, sports infrastructure and international attention to Kyrgyzstan.