Spanish Tennis Player Rafael Nadal in the UIM E1 World Championship

 



The 22-time Grand Slam champion will enter his own team for the inaugural season, which is set to get underway later this year and will see up to 10 teams and 20 pilots racing on the water in iconic cities around the world.


Nadal, who has expressed support for E1’s mission to accelerate clean mobility and restore marine ecosystems, joins a growing list of sports personalities to own an E1 team, including current Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez’s team affiliated with his native Mexico.Nadal commented, “I’m really excited to be getting involved with a project like E1 that values sustainability and will make a positive impact on society as a whole, especially in coastal communities. I also like the fact that E1 has a clear mission and is committed to preserving marine ecosystems.


“As a professional athlete, I recognise how making marginal gains has a positive impact on performance. To see this same competitive spirit and approach being applied at E1 to optimise the performance and efficiency of sustainable marine mobility is good news for our oceans.”


Nadal will also be supporting E1’s Blue Action Programme, which has been designed to create a positive impact on local communities through projects aimed at restoring marine ecosystems along city waterfronts.


The partnership with Nadal and E1 is expected to extend beyond racing further with the launch of an international thought leadership event, focused on the theme of sport and sustainability.


Alejandro Agag, Co-Founder & Chairman of E1, commented, “It’s incredible news to have a name like Rafael Nadal join the UIM E1 World Championship. He’s not only one of the greatest tennis players of all time, he’s also a sporting icon who has transcended his sport. Speaking with Nadal, I immediately understood how important sustainability is to him and his passion for the ocean.


“E1’s mission is to accelerate clean mobility and restore marine ecosystems, which I know Nadal and his team feel strongly about. I’d like to thank Nadal and his family for welcoming us at his academy, and we wish him the best of luck in preparation for his next tournament. Vamos Rafa!”


Rodi Basso, Co-Founder & CEO of E1, added, “Having a team owner of Rafael Nadal’s stature demonstrates the importance of our mission and shows that people like Rafa are passionate about making a positive impact. It’s amazing to see how driven Rafa is both on and off the court, particularly his appreciation for the ocean and marine life.


“Nadal’s academy is the perfect expression of that, creating a better world for future generations and improving the lives of young people. E1 shares that ethos – we want to ensure people can enjoy our oceans and precious coastal areas for many years to come.”


The first season of the UIM E1 World Championship is scheduled to get underway later this year, with more teams and race venues to be announced in the coming months.

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