King of Shaves, the Ilmor-powered Fountain powerboat piloted by James Sheppard and Craig Wilson, secured the Powerboat P1 World title this weekend (28/29th Sept 2007) in Portimao, Portugal.

It was another outstanding performance by accomplished racers Sheppard and Wilson, the pairing having set new standards this season with six race wins and a world crown in their debut season.

This is a remarkable achievement when considering that the King of Shaves team did not enter Powerboat P1 until the third round in Naples, Italy.

The Italian challenge of OSG, the 2006 Evolution world champions, started strongly and looked, in the early stages as though an upset could be on the cards.

Giancarlo Cangiano and his racing partner, Giovanni Carpitella have fought furiously to defend the team's world crown and entered the race knowing that only a win could maintain their challenge.

But to no avail as it was King of Shaves who took the chequered flag and the world title.

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