FanCode to stream exclusive live coverage of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, an all-electric powerboating competition. The championship will feature a star-studded lineup of team owners from across sports, music, and entertainment, including Virat Kohli, whose Team Blue Rising will compete in the global series.
Alongside Kohli, the championship boasts high-profile team owners such as basketball legend LeBron James (Team AlUla), music producer and DJ Steve Aoki (Aoki Racing Team), and NFL great Tom Brady (Team Brady). Other teams include Team Drogba, owned by football Chelsea star Didier Drogba, Team Miami powered by Magnus, owned by Latin music star Marc Anthony, and Team Rafa, backed by tennis icon Rafael Nadal. Additionally, Hollywood actor Will Smith leads Westbrook Racing, while Marcelo Claure helms Team Brazil by Claure Group.
The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is unique in its commitment to diversity and innovation, featuring mixed-gender pilots selected from various racing disciplines, including rally, jet ski racing, and Formula 1. These pilots go through the E1 Pilot Academy, where they are chosen based on their racing skills.
The races will take place across iconic locations around the world including Jeddah, Miami, Monte Carlo and Doha.
Yannick Colaco, Co-Founder, FanCode, said, “We are delighted to bring the UIM E1 World Championship with its cutting-edge electric racing and unique format to sports fans in India. This Championship has already attracted global icons like Kohli, LeBron James, Rafael Nadal as team owners, and I’m sure fans will enjoy watching exciting racing action at some iconic locations around the world.”
Rodi Basso, Co-founder and CEO of E1 said, “We are delighted to partner with FanCode to bring E1’s thrilling racing on water action live and exclusive to our growing fanbase in India. There is already strong national interest with Virat Kohli’s Team Blue Rising competing as one of nine teams racing in the all-electric on-water Championship.”
