Castrol Honda's newly-crowned World Superbike champion
Colin Edwards is contemplating a switch to powerboat racing at the end of his motorcycle racing career.
Edwards tested the 2.4-litre boat of seven times
Formula One world champion Guido Cappellini on Lake Como in Italy on Tuesday.
“I've just lived another day,” beamed Edwards after the test. “That was incredible. It was awesome and a lot of fun. I would definitely think about bracing one of these.”
The £150,000 boat travels at 160mph and Edwards' tutor Cappellini believes the 28-year-old Texan is a natural. “If Colin had another three or four hours training on the water he'd be ready to race. He definitely has the natural talent. He is very, very good,” said Cappellini.
The pair were brought together on a Castrol promotional day at the picturesque setting and Edwards was impressed by the 400bhp machine.
“I was amazed to get the opportunity. Guido was on the radio telling me where to go but it was a real free for all - I was doing anything I wanted. When I turned the boat sharp left the G-force felt like it was going to pull my right cheek off!” revealed the Texas Tornado.
“Being in Guido's powerboat was a real thrill. I've never experienced anything like it, the only thing that came close was a fighter plane I went up in last year. Guido might have a new team-mate soon!”
Edwards made the journey to Lake Como after winning his second World Superbike crown in dramatic fashion at Imola.
Meanwhile, looking to Edwards' career on two wheels, it had been expected that Ducati would have announced his move to their WSBK squad by now – but the delay since Sunday's Imola decider has fuelled rumours that the American may have got his wish of a
MotoGP ride with Honda… watch this space.
