F1H2O Atlantic Team Set for 2025 Lake Toba Showdown

The F1 Atlantic Team, with Ben Jelf and Duarte Benavente, gear up for the 2025 F1H2O World Championship opener at Lake Toba, chasing podium success.
20 Aug

Edited August 20, 2025

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Two F1 Atlantic Team drivers, Ben Jelf and Duarte Benavente, stand side by side in race suits ahead of the 2025 F1H2O season.

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F1H2O World Championship Begins in Indonesia

The 2025 F1H2O World Championship launches at Lake Toba, Indonesia, promising another season of high-speed drama. The event brings together leading international teams and drivers, all set to showcase their skill on one of the sport’s most scenic and challenging venues. 

F1 Atlantic Team Line-Up

Among those preparing for the opening round is the F1 Atlantic Team, fielding Britain’s Ben Jelf and Portugal’s Duarte Benavente. Both arrive determined to secure podium finishes as they begin their campaign. 

Jelf, fresh from a bronze medal in the British Sprint, is enthusiastic about returning to Indonesia. He impressed at Lake Toba in 2024 and believes the course’s demanding conditions can again play to his strengths.

I can’t wait to get back to the action of F1, the thrill, the action and the adrenaline…..as a team we have prepared and are ready to fight for positions.

Ben Jelf

Benavente brings deep experience, balancing his F1H2O commitments with a strong presence in the UIM F2 World Championship, where he is chasing a season finale finish. His dual campaign reflects both ambition and determination as he aims to challenge for the F1H2O crown. 

Lake Toba Challenge

Lake Toba’s dramatic backdrop and shifting waters add to the intensity of the racing.

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Lake Toba is a beautiful location and the waters can produce some really testing conditions, especially when you have twenty of the world’s top F1 drivers fighting their way around the course together. The atmosphere will be electric, and the locals give us a phenomenal reception. It’s great to be starting the season off in Toba.

Ben Jelf

Season Outlook

With a blend of youthful energy and veteran expertise, the F1 Atlantic Team is entering the championship with confidence. Their opening performance at Lake Toba will be closely watched as fans anticipate a season of competitive racing and potential podium moments. 

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