E1 World Championship Jeddah Winner

The E1 World Championship kicked off its 2026 season with an electrifying opening round in Jeddah, where His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, crowned the Aoki Racing Team as champions. The winning duo, Spaniard Dani Clos and Jamaican Sara Price, secured the first-place trophy in this prestigious electric powerboat racing series held at the Jeddah Corniche on Saturday, January 24, 2026.

The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including HRH Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, HRH Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalwi, Governor of Jeddah, and HSH Prince Albert II, Sovereign Prince of Monaco, highlighting the international significance of this sustainable motorsport event.

Podium Results and Championship Standings

HRH Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman Al Saud, President of the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation, presented the second-place trophy to Team Brady, represented by Britain’s Sam Coleman and Finland’s Emma Kimiläinen. The third-place award was presented by Sophie Horne, Founder and Chairwoman of SeaBird Technologies, to Team AlUla, represented by Canada’s Rusty Wyatt and Spain’s Nerea Martí.

Alejandro Agag, Founder and Chairman of E1, presented the Aoki Team with the prestigious Manufacturers’ Trophy, recognizing their technical excellence and racing performance. Following the conclusion of the first of eight rounds this season, the overall standings place Aoki Racing Team in first place, Team Brady in second, and Team AlUla in third position.

Two electric racing boats maneuver sharply through the water, creating large white splashes and sea spray. They are racing past a red buoy and a yellow buoy. In the background, a marina is filled with luxury white yachts and urban structures.

E1 World Championship Global Tour

The championship will continue its global tour with the second round scheduled to take place at the scenic Lake Como, Italy, from April 24-25. The E1 World Championship represents the pinnacle of electric powerboat racing, combining cutting-edge technology with environmental responsibility. This innovative series showcases the future of marine motorsports while promoting zero-emission racing across some of the world’s most iconic waterfront locations.

Sustainability and Environmental Vision

The two-day event was organized by the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation in cooperation with the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), overseen by the Ministry of Sport in partnership with the Public Investment Fund (PIF). The championship aligns perfectly with Saudi Arabia’s vision to support environmental sustainability through innovative sporting events that demonstrate the viability of electric propulsion technology in competitive racing.

wo electric racing boats maneuver sharply through the water, creating large white splashes and sea spray. They are racing past a red buoy and a yellow buoy. In the background, a marina is filled with luxury white yachts and urban structures.

Saudi Arabia’s Growing Sports Hub Status

This event further solidifies the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for hosting premier international sporting events. By promoting sporting excellence and encouraging community participation in marine sports, Saudi Arabia continues to diversify its sporting portfolio while advancing its sustainability goals. The successful hosting of the E1 World Championship opening round demonstrates the Kingdom’s capability to organize world-class events that combine entertainment, technology, and environmental consciousness.

The electric powerboat championship represents a new era in motorsports, where performance and environmental responsibility go hand in hand, setting a benchmark for future sporting events in the region and globally.