The finale of the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship Presented by PIF, the world’s first all-electric powerboat series, will take place in Miami. The highly anticipated E1 Miami GP, scheduled for 7-8 November 2025, will mark a historic milestone as the series makes its North American debut.
The announcement, made on December 12, took place during a spectacular event in Miami, hosted by Grammy Award-winning artist and Miami resident Marc Anthony. The event celebrated E1’s groundbreaking partnership with the city and its focus on combining technology with environmental sustainability. The E1 Miami GP represents a major step forward in the series’ commitment to preserving and restoring global coastal ecosystems while showcasing the thrill of electric powerboat racing on a global stage.
The E1 Miami GP will take place on Virginia Key, next to the historic Miami Marine Stadium, regarded as the spiritual home of American powerboating. Opened in 1963, the stadium has a storied legacy, having hosted iconic events like the Orange Bowl Regatta and the Bill Muncey Invitational. With the E1 Championship returning to this legendary site, the event will not only deliver exhilarating racing but also contribute to the ongoing efforts to revitalize the stadium and surrounding area.
Will Smith, co-owner of Westbrook Racing, expressed his excitement: “Miami has always been a city of energy, style, and innovation, so it’s the perfect place for E1’s North American debut. I’m proud to see Westbrook Racing play a role in pushing forward electric racing and sustainability in such an iconic venue.”
Phil Allen, Team Principal of Westbrook Racing, shared his enthusiasm: “This is a landmark moment for the sport and for Miami. Hosting the E1 finale here combines the city’s rich boating history with a clear vision for the future of sustainable racing. Westbrook Racing is thrilled to be part of such an exciting chapter for both Miami and the E1 Championship.”
As the largest recreational boating market in the world, the United States represents a key strategic opportunity for the E1 Championship’s expansion. With strong backing from celebrity team owners such as Tom Brady, Steve Aoki, and Marc Anthony, the series is set to captivate fans while advancing its mission of clean water and marine ecosystem restoration.
About Westbrook Racing
Westbrook Racing competes in the E1 Series, a pioneering racing platform for sustainable electric watercraft aimed at reducing environmental pressures on oceans, rivers, and lakes. Led by Hollywood icon Will Smith, Westbrook Racing Team is a powerhouse of performance and entertainment, dedicated to winning both races and fans around the world. Westbrook Racing’s commitment to sustainability and innovation drives the team’s mission to revolutionize the sport and engage fans around the world. Launched in 2024, the E1 Series was founded in 2020 by motorsport veteran Alejandro Agag (Formula E) and is managed by former McLaren Applied’s Rodi Basso. The series has rapidly gained global attention, bolstered by celebrity investors such as Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal and Didier Drogba. Westbrook Racing benefits from the leadership of co-owners Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio and Alshair Fiyaz. Del Vecchio, through LMDV Capital, and Fiyaz, with his background in sports and sustainable investments, bring additional strength to the team. Westbrook Racing combines performance, entertainment and sustainability, setting new standards in racing and sports marketing.
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), which is the international governing body for all powerboating activities. The UIM E1 World Championship was established to create a new, exciting and competitive on-water racing platform based on electric technologies to protect and restore our urban waters and coastal areas. The championship sees nine teams and 18 male and female pilots racing on the water in iconic cities around the world, with races held so far in Jeddah, Venice, Puerto Banus, Monaco and Lake Como. The teams are owned by some of the biggest names on the planet, including Will Smith, Marc Anthony and Steve Aoki from the world of entertainment, Rafael Nadal, Sergio Perez, Tom Brady, Virat Kohli and Didier Drogba from the world of sport and Marcelo Claure from the world of business. The E1 pilots navigate tight and technical circuits behind the wheel of the electric RaceBirds.
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