Claim: The 1981 John Player Special Formula 1 World Series was the inaugural season of Formula 1 Powerboat racing, where Renato Molinari was the series' first-ever champion, winning four of the five races he contested.
Evidence: The 1981 John Player Special Formula 1 World Series was the inaugural season of Formula 1 Powerboat racing. Renato Molinari was the series' first ever champion, winning four of the five races he contested.