Friday, 13 March, DOHO (Qatar): Team Abu Dhabi has confirmed an eleventh hour change to their driver line-up with Italian David Del Pin called up to replace Thani Al Qemzi.

The decision to switch driver was taken by newly appointed Team Manager Guido Cappellini who remained tight-lipped over the reasons why, stating only that it was up to him to determine what is best for the team, which boats to run and to ensure that two drivers went out on the water.

The reshuffle will see 23-year-old Del Pin from Udine stepping up from F2 and F-4S to make his F1H2O debut alongside three-time World Champion Alex Carella.