WESTBROOK RACING ANNOUNCES TITLE PARTNERSHIP WITH VISIT ANGOLA – THE RYTHM OF LIFE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Luanda, Angola, 26 March 2026, Westbrook Racing, the E1 Team co-owned by Will Smith and Westbrook, announces a new title partnership with Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life the brand of the national tourism authority of Angola.

The agreement was officially unveiled in Luanda on 26 March 2026, in the presence of Will Smith, who attended on behalf of Westbrook Racing as team co-owner, marking a significant milestone in the Team’s international development and engagement with emerging destinations.

As part of the partnership, Visit Angola -The Rhythm of Life will benefit from permanent branding across Westbrook Racing’s key assets, including the race boat, RaceBird, and team environment throughout the E1 Championship season. The collaboration establishes Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life as title partner of the Team, with integrated visibility across sporting, digital, and commercial platforms.

The partnership will be activated through a dedicated destination marketing program, designed to support Angola’s tourism authority in positioning the country as a global travel destination. Content production, storytelling, and on-site activations will form part of a broader strategy aimed at showcasing Angola’s landscapes, coastline, and cultural identity to international audiences.

This announcement complements the recent confirmation by the E1 Championship of a new race event to be held in Luanda on 12th and 13th of September 2026. The race will mark the second African stop on the E1 calendar and represents a key step in the championship’s expansion into new markets.

Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, Minister of Tourism said: “We are proud to promote Angola as a destination on the global stage through this partnership with Westbrook Racing. The Team’s active presence across multiple international locations provides a powerful platform to showcase our country, while its focus on sustainability initiatives strongly aligns with our own approach to responsible tourism development and long-term destination marketing.”

Phillip Allen, Team Principal, Westbrook Racing, said: “This partnership with Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life reflects Westbrook Racing’s ambition to work with forward-looking destinations and contribute to their international visibility. Angola represents a unique opportunity, and the upcoming race in Luanda provides a strong platform to build meaningful and long-term activation.”

Further details on the partnership activation and content initiatives will be shared over the next month.

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About Angola

Angola is often described as one of the last unexplored places on Earth,  a must-visit for those seeking to discover untouched destinations. It is considered the ultimate bucket-list location for travelers in search of true remoteness, and for adventurers still hoping to make genuine discoveries on the African continent. But Angola, the seventh-largest country in Africa, offers far more than just adventure. With our new brand slogan “The Rhythm of Life”, Angola presents itself as a vibrant and diverse destination for all kind of travelers.

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ABOUT WESTBROOK RACING

Westbrook Racing competes in the UIM E1 World Championship, a global platform for electric marine racing focused on advancing sustainable mobility on water. The Team finished second overall in its debut season in 2024 and continues to establish itself as a leading contender in the series. In March 2026, Westbrook Racing announced a title partnership with Visit Angola, the national tourism authority of Angola. From the second race of the 2026 season, the Team competes under the name Angola Westbrook Racing Team, marking a strategic collaboration designed to support international visibility, tourism development and long-term investment in sport and sustainability. The Team features a mixed-gender pilot line-up, represented by Sara Price, one of the most accomplished female drivers in cross-country competition, and Lucas Ordóñez, a Le Mans 24 Hours podium finisher and one of the most recognisable figures to emerge from GT racing and driver development programmes. Led by actor and producer Will Smith and Kosaku Yada, CEO of Westbrook Inc. – and supported by co-owners Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio and Alshair Fiyaz – Westbrook Racing combines performance, innovation and global storytelling to engage audiences and partners worldwide. The Team operates at the intersection of sport, sustainability and entertainment, contributing to the development of electric marine technologies while building a globally relevant platform for partners. More information:

About the UIM E1 World Championship

E1 is the world’s first and only all-electric raceboat championship sanctioned by the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), the international governing body for powerboating activities.

The Championship was established to accelerate innovation in electric marine technologies while promoting cleaner, more sustainable urban waters and coastal environments.

Racing in iconic cities around the world including Jeddah, Monaco, Lake Como, Lagos and Miami, E1 teams are owned by leading figures from sport, entertainment and business, including LeBron James, Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, Will Smith, Didier Drogba, Marc Anthony and Steve Aoki.

Teams field both a male and female pilot, racing the electric E1 RaceBirds on tight, technical circuits designed to showcase performance, agility and control.
 
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2026 Race Calendar

23-24 January | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
24-25 April | Lake Como, Italy
12-13 June | Dubrovnik, Croatia
17-18 July | Monaco, Monaco
12-13 September | Luanda, Angola
3-4 October | Lagos, Nigeria
13-14 November | Miami, USA
21-22 November | Bahamas

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