Coming Soon for Kiwis: New Zealand fans will soon be able to watch the final race of each round live on DAZN for free. Stay tuned for updates.
At the heart of the E1 Championship is the RaceBird—a 200-horsepower foiling electric powerboat capable of reaching 95 km/h (50 knots). Featuring Mercury Racing’s fully electric outboard engine and Kreisel’s high-capacity batteries, these ultra-light boats offer a thrilling mix of agility and performance. Engineered by Victory Marine and SeaBird Technologies, the RaceBird’s design enhances efficiency using advanced hydrofoil technology, allowing it to ‘fly’ above the water, reducing drag while showcasing the future of sustainable marine mobility.
Season 1 Recap: The inaugural season saw Team Brady dominate the standings with 71 points, followed by actor Will Smith’s Westbrook Racing (60 points) and singer Marc Anthony’s Team Miami Powered by Magnus (53 points).
What’s Ahead in Season 2: This season features seven races across global destinations, culminating in Miami, USA. New locations, including Doha and Miami—E1’s first race in North America—broaden the championship’s international appeal. Each event tests the teams’ skill while promoting sustainable marine innovation.
A major highlight of 2025 is LeBron James’ Team AlUla, debuting at the Jeddah GP. Named after Saudi Arabia’s historic oasis city, the team features pilots Rusty Wyatt and Catie Munnings.
Jeddah GP Recap: The opening round on 24–25 January saw Team Brady, Team AlUla, and Steve Aoki’s Aoki Racing Team emerge as top qualifiers. In a stunning turnaround, Aoki Racing claimed their first-ever E1 victory, bouncing back from an eighth-place finish in 2024. Pilots Mashael Alobaidan and Dani Clos led the charge, outperforming Team Rafa and Team Blue Rising, who secured second and third. Alobaidan, Saudi Arabia’s first female rally driver, delivered a standout RaceBird performance, thrilling home fans. Team owner Steve Aoki called the win proof that underdogs can rise through passion and determination.
Doha Race Preview: The upcoming event marks E1’s debut in Qatar, with The Pearl Island as the venue. This luxury marina setting will provide a spectacular backdrop for the high-speed competition.
Beyond the racing action, E1 is committed to advancing sustainable marine technology. At the Season 2 opener in Jeddah, E1 and the G20 Coral Research & Development Accelerator Platform (CORDAP) signed an agreement to raise awareness and funds for ocean conservation, with a focus on coral reef restoration.
