WESTBROOK RACING LOOKS TO RECLAIM PODIUM FORM IN DUBROVNIK, WITH SUSTAINABILITY IN FOCUS DURING WORLD OCEAN WEEK

Dubrovnik, Croatia – June 10, 2025 – Westbrook Racing heads to the crystal-clear waters of Dubrovnik this weekend for the third round of the UIM E1 World Championship, determined to return to the Podium and reignite its push to the top of the season overall standings.

The team, co-owned by Will Smith, currently 3rd in the Championship, with 38 pts, has shown promise in the opening rounds in Jeddah and Doha but has been suffered with technical challenges. With a renewed focus and issues remedied during the break since Doha, Westbrook Racing is aiming to convert consistency into results when racing kicks off this Friday and Saturday in the heart of the Adriatic.

“For us overall, consistency is key,” said Team Principal Phil Allen. “We’ve shown pace in flashes, but it’s been far too long since we’ve been on the podium. We need to change that this week. The team has been working hard to fix the technical issues that affected us in the previous rounds. The goal is clear: score regular points, deliver clean races, and get back to where we belong — fighting at the front.”

As the world turns its attention to Dubrovnik and the World Ocean Conference takes place in Nice, Westbrook Racing is also reinforcing its position as a sustainability leader in the E1 series. 

The team is actively engaging in a number of initiatives throughout the week, including education programs, media activations, and joint efforts with local and global partners to raise awareness about ocean protection.

“Performance matters, but so does purpose,” said pilot Lucas Ordoñez. “E1 is about racing, yes, but also about pushing for real change when it comes to how we treat our water and oceans. As a team, we’re proud to be part of that.”

Fellow pilot Sara Price added: “It’s great to be racing in such a beautiful location — and even better knowing we’re contributing to a bigger conversation. Our goal this weekend is to get on the podium, but also to represent what Westbrook Racing stands for: speed, action and impact.”

The E1 Championship in Dubrovnik will take place on Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Race Schedule:

Friday, June 13:

  • Practice Session 1: 10:00 AM (local time)
  • Qualifying: 1:00 PM (local time)
  • Qualifying Race 1: 4:00 PM (local time)

Saturday, June 14:

  • Group stage Races : 9:00 AM (local time)
  • Finals : 16:30 PM (local time)

More information on the UIM E1 World Championship official website.

Race Broadcast:

The races will be broadcast live on E1’s official website and social media platforms, with highlights available across various global sports networks. Fans can follow the action through E1’s YouTube channel and Instagram for real-time updates, behind-the-scenes footage, and race coverage.

Westbrook Racing continues to grow as a high-visibility, storytelling-driven platform combining sport, entertainment, and environmental leadership. With a strong and engaged audience, a clear mission, and competitive ambition, the team is actively exploring new partnerships with brands looking to make waves both on and off the water.

NOTES TO THE EDITORS

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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