TEAM Brady faced a weekend of highs and lows in Doha, the team showcased strong performances but ultimately finished in fifth place overall in the second round of the E1 World Championship.

The weekend started on a steady note with the third fastest time in qualifying time trials before securing 5th in the qualifying race on Friday.

By Saturday, the team demonstrated impressive speed, securing P1 in the group stages and setting up a promising run for the finals.

However, the team was plagued by radio communication issues, resulting in crucial messages not reaching the pilots, adding an extra layer of difficulty to an already challenging race.

In the final showdown, Emma Kimiläinen delivered a commanding performance, securing first place, while Saundersfoot’s Sam Coleman fought hard to claim third.

However, a post-race 20-second penalty for clipping a smart mark cost the team valuable points, dropping them from a potential podium finish to fifth place overall.

Coleman said: "The final result was pretty disappointing - I was a little tight on one of the smart marks and gave it a slight kiss as I went past, which unfortunately led to a penalty.

“There were a few communications issues throughout the race so I didn’t receive the radio message from our Co-Team Principals, we could have taken the penalty on the water and minimised the damage.

“Strategy wise, we’re always hunting for clear water because the lead boat has a huge advantage with less disturbance, allowing them to fly faster.

“We tried to create gaps to show our pace and get back in the fight, but an alternative strategy to Team Rafa left us stuck in traffic.

“Still, there are positives to take away this weekend; we had strong pace, we’ve regained speed in the boat, and we secured some good points once again.”