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E1 Series: Why Will Smith, Tom Brady, LeBron James and other stars are running futuristic racing boat teams


Published on 2025-03-25 05:44:20 - CNN
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  • In Brady, Nadal, Virat Kohli, Didier Drogba and LeBron James - who launched a team ahead of the 2025 season - E1's ownership roster features all-time greats spanning American football, tennis, cricket, soccer and basketball respectively. Add in actor Smith and singer Marc Anthony, and their collective r
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The article from CNN discusses the E1 Series, a new electric powerboat racing league set to launch in 2023, which aims to promote sustainability in motorsport. The series has attracted high-profile investors like Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, and Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez. The initiative is led by Alejandro Agag, who also founded Formula E and Extreme E, focusing on electric racing to combat climate change. The E1 Series will feature races in iconic locations like Venice, Monaco, and Geneva, using electric boats to minimize environmental impact. The boats, designed by SeaBird Technologies, are not only eco-friendly but also aim to be visually appealing to attract a broad audience. The series also plans to engage in community projects to restore marine ecosystems, highlighting its commitment to environmental stewardship alongside competitive racing.

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