FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jeddah, KSA – Thursday 24th of January 2025 – As the UIM E1 World Championship enters its second season, Westbrook Racing is poised to build on the momentum of its remarkable debut year. Kicking off on January 24/25th in Jeddah, the 2025 calendar features seven thrilling races:
- Jeddah: 24/25 January
- Doha: 21/22 February
- TBA: Date TBA
- Monaco: 18/19 July
- Lake Como: 22/23 August
- TBA: Date TBA
- Miami: 7/8 November
Expanding Horizons in 2025
The UIM E1 World Championship, founded by Alejandro Agag and launched in 2024 continues to capture global attention, boasting a cumulative TV audience of 180 million and a combined social media reach of 73 million. With celebrity investors like Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, and Didier Drogba, the championship has grown to include 10 teams, with potential for two more. Westbrook Racing, co-owned by Will Smith, Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio and Alshair Fiyaz is ready to compete in a field brimming with new talent and fierce competition.
A Strong Foundation for Success
After finishing second in the inaugural season, Westbrook Racing retains its core team, ensuring stability and continuity. The team welcomes Ana Agostinho, a respected sustainability leader, as they enhance their commitment to environmental impact through the E1 Series’ Blue Impact Championship. The team’s vision, “Transforming motorsport into a force for global regeneration,” underpins their mission to power performance with purpose.
Team Leadership
Led by Team Principal Phillip Allen, the team benefits from a wealth of expertise throughout. Phil’s leadership, combined with the technical skills of Guy Barron, the performance engineering of Farhaan Shaikh, and the coaching prowess of Steve Curtis MBE, forms a formidable backbone for the team’s operations. Javier Alvarez Casqueiro ensures our RaceBird is always pristine and race-ready, while Commercial and Marketing Director Yan Lefort spearheads Marketing, Communication and Sponsorship.
The Pilots
Westbrook Racing’s dynamic duo, Sara Price and Lucas Ordóñez, return for 2025. Sara, a decorated racer with titles across motocross, off-road, and rally disciplines, made history at the Dakar Rally in 2024 and is competing again at Dakar 2025 before going us for Jeddah. Lucas, a trailblazer from the Nissan GT Academy, has achieved global acclaim, including podiums at Le Mans. Together, they bring exceptional skill, speed and strategy to the racing.
New Race Format
The 2025 UIM E1 World Championship introduces a revised format to enhance strategy and viewer engagement. Races will feature a new short lap, one long lap, and up to five standard laps, with teams alternating pilots. The one-design E1 Racebird has also been upgraded to include a new boost option. Qualifying now includes two stages: timed laps followed by head-to-head races that determine group stage positions with some extra championship points available. Race day features group stages, a Race Off for a place in the Final, a Place Race, and two Final races to crown the event winner. First across the line in the last race WINS !
Sustainability at the Core
Westbrook Racing is committed to making a lasting impact through its sustainability activities. The team’s initiatives focuses on empowering communities and protecting the environment through water preservation initiatives. These efforts are supported by partnerships that offer brands global visibility and alignment with meaningful causes. The team continues to work closely with Run Blue led by Mina Guli as our sustainability partner and has also recently signed the Sport For Nature framework agreement to further its commitment to environmental responsibility. The team provides their sustainability partners with unique leverage through raising awareness, supporting fundraising efforts, and hosting engaging events.
New Partnerships for 2025
Westbrook Racing welcomes two prestigious new partners for the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship season: Acqua Fiuggi, the iconic Italian mineral water brand and Triple Sea Food Group, renowned for its luxury hospitality ventures. Acqua Fiuggi will serve as the official water partner, while Triple Sea Food’s premium brands, Vesta and Casa Fiori Chiari, will bring Milanese sophistication to the team. Both partnerships will debut at the opening race in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on January 24-25. Additionally the team has also renewed partnerships with PUMA, Code Zero, Sparco, TheArsenale and American Outdoor, reinforcing its strong foundation for another successful year.
Partnership Opportunities
Westbrook Racing offers diverse partnership opportunities centered around sustainability and global visibility through the UIM E1 World Championship. The team’s unique assets and events present a powerful platform for brands to amplify their commitment to environmental and social responsibility. Key benefits include global brand visibility, exclusive content access, VIP hospitality, and tailored engagement packages (global, regional, or local/race partnership).
Looking Ahead
With a thrilling calendar, a steadfast team, and a mission to lead both on and off the water, Westbrook Racing aims to go one step higher in the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship. Guided by the leadership of Will Smith and supported by an exceptional team, the future is bright for this trailblazing outfit.
NOTES TO THE EDITORS
About Westbrook Racing
Westbrook Racing competes in the UIM E1 World Championship, 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. https://westbrook-racing.com
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 UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF was established to create a new, exciting and competitive on-water racing Championship using electric technologies to focus efforts on innovations that help protect and restore our urban waters and coastal areas. The Championship sees teams featuring both a male and female pilot. Racing on the water in iconic cities around the world including Jeddah, Doha, Monaco, Lake Como and Miami, teams are owned by some of the biggest names on the planet. These already include Will Smith, Marc Anthony and Steve Aoki from the world of entertainment, Rafael Nadal, Tom Brady, Virat Kohli and Didier Drogba from the world of sport and Marcelo Claure from the world of business. E1 pilots navigate tight and technical circuits behind the wheel of the electric RaceBirds. https://www.e1series.com/
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