The duo will be the Team Abu Dhabi’s 35 and 36 boats with Al-Qamzi looking to build on his ninth-place position in Norway five weeks ago.

Having tasted success in the F1 H20, F2 and Endurance races in France, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Norway and Poland, it will be the first time the team will be competing in Lithuania.

“It’s been a very busy and successful season so far and everyone involved with Team Abu Dhabi is looking forward to racing at this new venue in northern Lithuania,” said Salem Al-Romaithi, assistant general manager of the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club (ADIMSC).

“We know from the races in Campione d’Italia and Tønsberg that the competition is very stiff, but Rashed and Mohammed acclimatised well at those races and I am sure that they will use that experience to their advantage this weekend.”

Last year, Sweden’s Pierre Lundin secured the UIM F2 European title in Zarasai in a race that was fought out over four heats with Rupert Temper winning the first and Lundin securing success in the next three.

The Swede currently leads the drivers’ championship by seven points ahead of compatriot Erik Edin. England’s Matthew Palfreyman is third with Al-Qamzi holding 15th position.