{"id":21635,"date":"2025-01-24T03:05:18","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T03:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=21635"},"modified":"2025-01-24T03:05:18","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T03:05:18","slug":"nba-legend-lebron-james-joins-tom-brady-will-smith-rafael-nadal-and-other-a-listers-who-own-e1-series-all-electric-racing-boat-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=21635","title":{"rendered":"NBA Legend LeBron James Joins Tom Brady, Will Smith, Rafael Nadal And Other A-Listers Who Own E1 Series All-Electric Racing Boat Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"
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LeBron James is the newest high-profile owner of an E1 Series all-electric raceboat team that starts … [+]<\/span> its second season in Jedda this weekend<\/p>\n

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How\u2019s that for a headline? Where should I even begin? Well, let\u2019s begin at the beginning. The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is the world\u2019s first all-electric raceboat Championship. In fact, the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is part of the Electric 360 partnership created by PIF which focuses on the future of electric mobility that\u2019s comprised of E1, Formula E and Extreme E to bring the excitement of all-electric-powered racing, as well as significant technological innovation to the world. And oh yeah, Tom Brady, Will Smith, Rafael Nadal, Marc Anthony, and now, King LeBron James own teams in the innovate new league.<\/p>\n

Team Brady won the debut E1 Series World Championship after overcoming strong competition from eight other teams after a series of races in iconic global cities around the world, including Jeddah, Venice and Monaco.<\/p>\n

But now that Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James is set to join the E1 fleet for the 2025 season that begins with the E1 Jeddah GP on Saturday, I have a feeling that the competition will be fierce both on and off the water.<\/p>\n

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LeBron James is the newest owner of an E1 Series team<\/p>\n

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\u201cAs a lifelong fan of sports and competition, the opportunity to own an E1 team that represents such a high level of innovation in sports is incredibly exciting,\u201d said LeBron James. \u201cE1 is a new type of global competition that\u2019s revolutionizing water racing and I\u2019m proud to be at the forefront of its expansion in season two.\u201d<\/p>\n

Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James, named after the oasis city in Saudi Arabia (a growing luxury heritage boutique destination and home to Hegra, the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage site) will be piloted by two talented racers, Rusty Wyatt and Catie Munnings.<\/p>\n

Wyatt, a Canadian powerboat star, is one of the sport\u2019s most promising talents after being recognized as Rookie of the Year at the prestigious F1H20 UIM World Championship in 2024.<\/p>\n

Alongside Wyatt is British racer Catie Munnings (the UK\u2019s first ever female Red Bull motorsports athlete and a previous FIA European Rally Championship Ladies\u2019 Trophy winner) who joins from Team Brazil after securing an impressive three podium places in E1\u2019s debut season.<\/p>\n

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Team Alula pilots get ready for E1 Series season two<\/p>\n

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James\u2019 team joins an impressive list of team owners in the Championship that already includes NFL Hall of Famer Tom Brady, tennis legend Rafael Nadal, Hollywood actor Will Smith, international DJ Steve Aoki, footballing superstar Didier Drogba, philanthropist and businessman Marcelo Claure, star cricketer Virat Kohli, and Grammy award-winning musician Marc Anthony.<\/p>\n

As the NBA\u2019s all-time leading scorer, James\u2019 entry into E1 extends his thirst for competition. The new team adds to his expansive investment portfolio across sport and entertainment which includes stakes in Fenway Sports Group, Beats by Dre, PGA Tour Enterprises and Liverpool FC.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to welcome LeBron James and Team AlUla to the UIM E1 World Championship,\u201d said Alejandro Agag, chairman and co-founder of E1. \u201cHaving a roster of team owners that includes some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment elevates the Championship to an unparalleled level of prestige. This is not just about racing; it\u2019s about a gathering of icons redefining what\u2019s possible in water sports. With new teams, innovative technology, and iconic race destinations, the 2025 season represents an exciting evolution of E1.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch this space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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