Who we are
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Charging forward, UIM E1 World Championship 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.
01Charging forward, UIM E1 World Championship 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 E1 World Championship 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.
02At the core of the E1 World Championship 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 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.
03The UIM E1 World Championship 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 E1 World Championship 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.
04The E1 World Championship 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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E1 World Championship 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.
05E1 World Championship 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.
Who we are
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Charging forward, UIM E1 World Championship 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 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. -
At the core of the E1 World Championship 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 E1 World Championship 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. -
The UIM E1 World Championship 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 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 E1 World Championship 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 E1 World Championship 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. -
E1 World Championship 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.
E1 World Championship 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.
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
CEO & CO- Founder
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.