Mumbai: FanCode, a sports destination, is set to bring exclusive live coverage of the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF, the world’s first all-electric powerboating competition. The championship will feature a high-profile, star-studded lineup of team owners from across sports, music, and entertainment, including Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, whose Team Blue Rising will compete in the global series.
Alongside Kohli, the championship boasts a roster of international icons as team owners, including basketball legend LeBron James (Team AlUla), music producer and DJ Steve Aoki (Aoki Racing Team), NFL great Tom Brady (Team Brady), and football star Didier Drogba, who owns Team Drogba. Other celebrity-backed teams include Team Miami powered by Magnus, owned by Latin music icon Marc Anthony, and Team Rafa, supported by tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Hollywood actor Will Smith leads Westbrook Racing, while businessman Marcelo Claure heads Team Brazil by Claure Group.
The UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF is unique not only for its commitment to innovation but also its emphasis on diversity, featuring mixed-gender pilots selected from various racing disciplines, including rally, jet ski racing, and Formula 1. These pilots are chosen based on their racing skills after going through the E1 Pilot Academy.
The races will be held at iconic locations around the world, including Jeddah, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Doha, bringing thrilling competition and high-energy action to global waters.
Yannick Colaco, Co-Founder of FanCode, expressed his excitement: “We are delighted to bring the UIM E1 World Championship with its cutting-edge electric racing and unique format to sports fans in India. This Championship has already attracted global icons like Kohli, LeBron James, Rafael Nadal as team owners, and I’m sure fans will enjoy watching exciting racing action at some iconic locations around the world.”
Rodi Basso, Co-Founder and CEO of E1, said, “We are delighted to partner with FanCode to bring E1’s thrilling racing on water action live and exclusive to our growing fanbase in India. There is already strong national interest with Virat Kohli’s Team Blue Rising competing as one of nine teams racing in the all-electric on-water Championship.”
With the growing global interest in electric racing, the UIM E1 World Championship is set to redefine water motorsports while promoting sustainability. FanCode’s exclusive broadcast will give Indian fans the chance to witness this groundbreaking event as world-class athletes and celebrities take the competition to new heights.
Fans can catch all the action on FanCode’s mobile app (Android, iOS), TV app available on Android TV, Amazon Fire TV Stick, Jio STB, Samsung TV, OTT Play, Amazon Prime Video Channels, Airtel XStream, and on the web at www.fancode.com.
