The final day of Brett Duncan’s inquest heard evidence from powerboat experts Peter Mantripp and Jennifer Jelf, who had both known the 51-year-old.

Mr Duncan, a married father-of-two from Martlesham Heath, died on July 24 last year while competing in the ninth round of the Lowestoft & Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club championships.

His hydroplane collided head-on with a stationary houseboat after leaving the race course, with footage suggesting he realised what was happening only at the last moment.

Powerboat racer realised he was about to crash moments before fatal impact

Brett Duncan was a powerboat racer from Martlesham Heath. (Image: Circuit Powerboat........

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