E1 Series confirmed through its social networks that the city of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, will host a pre-season event in 2023, as a preview to the big debut that the 100% electric powerboat category expects to make.
A high-caliber exhibition is expected to be held at the location to showcase some of what will be seen in action when the series officially debuts. Likewise, the city has the potential to host the championship in the coming years.
The announcement comes shortly after several revelations that are shaping the category created by Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso, which will aim to transform maritime mobility to give a sustainable value to this section through sustainable motorsports.
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Sergio ‘Checo’ Perez, Red Bull’s Mexican Formula 1 driver, will have his own team in E1 Series, where he aspires to be part of this sustainable boat transition, as well as hopes to enhance the Mexican flag in another racing competition.
On the other hand, Venice has been confirmed as the place to host a race of the category. Also, there will be a team called Venice Racing Team, in charge of the businessman Francesco Pannoli and which already has its first confirmed driver: Gianluca Carli.
E1 Series works together with Victory Marine for the construction of the boat, where the design is in charge of Sophi Horne, while the battery that will power the RaceBird will be courtesy of Kreisel Electric.
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About E1 Series
E1 Series is the world’s first and only electric powerboat racing division established to create an exciting and competitive racing platform to promote sustainable electric boats and reduce environmental pressures placed on oceans, rivers and lakes.
The competition will see up to 12 teams competing on the water in spectacular racing locations around the world. Riders will tackle tight and technical courses, reaching speeds approaching 50 knots (93 km/h or 58 mph) at the wheel of RaceBird powerboats, designed by SeaBird Technologies and Victory Marine.
Written by | Ronald Ortega
