THE REMARKABLE DEBUT OF WESTBROOK RACING IN E1 SERIES
Westbrook Racing made one of the most compelling debuts in the 2024 UIM E1 World Championship: Will Smith's electric boat racing team joined the series later than its rivals and still came within reach of the title, finishing second overall in its maiden year. With the 2025 season already underway, this short documentary captures the emotional highs, dramatic twists, and behind-the-scenes moments that defined Westbrook's first campaign on the water.
What Is the E1 Series?
The UIM E1 World Championship is the world's first electric powerboat racing series, founded in 2020 by Alejandro Agag, the entrepreneur behind Formula E, and Rodi Basso, former McLaren Applied executive. Teams race identical RaceBird hydrofoil boats powered by fully electric drivetrains, competing across iconic water venues including Jeddah, Lake Como, and Monaco. The one-design format levels the playing field so that team strategy, pilot skill, and race-day execution determine the winner rather than budget. According to Robb Report, Will Smith, Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, LeBron James, and other high-profile investors have all bought into the series, drawn by its sustainability mission and entertainment potential.
Westbrook Racing's Remarkable 2024 Debut
Westbrook Racing entered the 2024 season mid-championship, a structural disadvantage that teams with a full pre-season campaign do not face. Despite this, the team, led by Will Smith alongside co-owners Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio and Alshair Fiyaz, closed out the year in second place overall. The 2025 roster features Sara Price, one of the most decorated female off-road drivers in American motorsport, paired with Lucas Ordóñez, a Le Mans 24 Hours podium finisher. The 2025 calendar opened in Jeddah in January and continues with stops in Qatar and beyond. Full details and team news at the Westbrook Racing official site.
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