• About E1

    Immerse in the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, a realm where relentless innovation, marine preservation, and exhilarating races converge, unveiling a new chapter in water sports.

  • Introduction to E1

  • Introduction to E1

Who we are

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    Charging forward, UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, transcends traditional racing, championing a vision of revolutionising marine transportation. Introducing charging points at race venues marks the beginning of a shift towards greener marine practices.

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    Charging forward, UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, transcends traditional racing, championing a vision of revolutionising marine transportation. Introducing charging points at race venues marks the beginning of a shift towards greener marine practices.
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    At the core of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is a profound commitment to the ocean’s health. Focused on coastal habitat restoration and educational outreach, we strive to inspire a new generation to cherish and protect our oceans.

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    At the core of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is a profound commitment to the ocean’s health. Focused on coastal habitat restoration and educational outreach, we strive to inspire a new generation to cherish and protect our oceans.
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    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF harnesses the innovative power of our RaceBirds to showcase the positive impact of decarbonisation. Beyond the race, we engage with communities, fostering awareness and action in marine conservation.

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    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF harnesses the innovative power of our RaceBirds to showcase the positive impact of decarbonisation. Beyond the race, we engage with communities, fostering awareness and action in marine conservation.
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    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF event is a unique opportunity for city engagement and regeneration. We aim to leave a lasting positive imprint on host cities, transforming urban coastal areas into healthier and more vibrant ecosystems.

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    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF event is a unique opportunity for city engagement and regeneration. We aim to leave a lasting positive imprint on host cities, transforming urban coastal areas into healthier and more vibrant ecosystems.
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    UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF embodies a sustainable ethos, evident in the reduced environmental footprint of our electric RaceBirds. Blending high-speed excitement with ecological responsibility, we’re setting a new standard in marine sports.

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    UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF embodies a sustainable ethos, evident in the reduced environmental footprint of our electric RaceBirds. Blending high-speed excitement with ecological responsibility, we’re setting a new standard in marine sports.
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Who we are

  • Media ID-3725

    Charging forward, UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, transcends traditional racing, championing a vision of revolutionising marine transportation. Introducing charging points at race venues marks the beginning of a shift towards greener marine practices.

    Charging forward, UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, transcends traditional racing, championing a vision of revolutionising marine transportation. Introducing charging points at race venues marks the beginning of a shift towards greener marine practices.
    Media ID-3725
  • Media ID-3714

    At the core of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is a profound commitment to the ocean’s health. Focused on coastal habitat restoration and educational outreach, we strive to inspire a new generation to cherish and protect our oceans.

    At the core of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is a profound commitment to the ocean’s health. Focused on coastal habitat restoration and educational outreach, we strive to inspire a new generation to cherish and protect our oceans.
    Media ID-3714
  • Media ID-3715

    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF harnesses the innovative power of our RaceBirds to showcase the positive impact of decarbonisation. Beyond the race, we engage with communities, fostering awareness and action in marine conservation.

    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF harnesses the innovative power of our RaceBirds to showcase the positive impact of decarbonisation. Beyond the race, we engage with communities, fostering awareness and action in marine conservation.
    Media ID-3715
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    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF event is a unique opportunity for city engagement and regeneration. We aim to leave a lasting positive imprint on host cities, transforming urban coastal areas into healthier and more vibrant ecosystems.

    The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF event is a unique opportunity for city engagement and regeneration. We aim to leave a lasting positive imprint on host cities, transforming urban coastal areas into healthier and more vibrant ecosystems.
    Media ID-3716
  • Media ID-3717

    UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF embodies a sustainable ethos, evident in the reduced environmental footprint of our electric RaceBirds. Blending high-speed excitement with ecological responsibility, we’re setting a new standard in marine sports.

    UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF embodies a sustainable ethos, evident in the reduced environmental footprint of our electric RaceBirds. Blending high-speed excitement with ecological responsibility, we’re setting a new standard in marine sports.
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Our Sustainability Mission

  • At the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF we aim to protect and regenerate coastal waters through innovative clean technologies and aquatic regeneration. Join us in pioneering a sustainable future in marine sports.

  • Locally Crafted

    95%

    Fostering community engagement and reducing environmental impact through local sourcing strategies for all event essentials.

  • RaceBird's Odyssey

    50%+

    Driving the future of marine mobility with advanced, sustainable technologies from our RaceBird designs, now influencing commercial electric boating.

  • Elevating Marine Life

    40%

    Setting ambitious targets to boost marine biodiversity by a substantial margin, focusing on revitalising and protecting diverse coastal ecosystems.

Our Founders Stories

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    Alejandro Agag

    Founder & Chairman

    Alejandro Agag is a pioneer of sustainable electric motorsport. Having started out in politics, he later turned his attention to motorsport and ran a successful GP2 team in Formula 1’s main support series. Agag saw a gap in the market for a new sustainable form of motor racing, which inspired him to build two electric championships from scratch: both Formula E and Extreme E… and now E1..

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    Rodi Basso

    Founder and CEO of E1

    Rodi Basso is a Naples-born engineer with a passion for nature and sustainability. Having written his thesis with NASA, his background as an aerospace engineer led him to work alongside some of the biggest names in motor racing, such as Ferrari and Red Bull Racing. He later moved on to other projects focusing on business performance and development for Magneti Marelli and McLaren Applied Technologies.

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    Sophi Horne

    Founder of Seabird Technologies

    Sophi Horne is a Norwegian designer and the originator of the initial Racebird concept. Her career started in the marine industry designing interiors for superyachts at SH Maritime. Driven by a desire to make leisure boating much more accessible, she went on to create Seabird Technologies which has since overseen the design and build process of the innovative electric foiling raceboat used in E1.

  Meet the E1 RaceBird