TURIN, Italy, Oct. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric raceboat series, has announced a landmark partnership with the Yacht Club de Monaco to host its pioneering Pilot Academy, a comprehensi
With new teams set to be introduced for next season, the UIM E1 La Belle Classe Academy by YCM is now on the hunt for athletes from various racing backgrounds and disciplines to secure their spot in the E1 fleet for 2025. Later this year Pilot Academy modules will take place on the iconic waters of Monaco, with the principality’s world-renowned Yacht Club de Monaco forming a stunning backdrop and providing a state-of-the-art base for the academy. Successful racers will be given the unique opportunity to compete in iconic coastal cities around the world, potentially including Monaco in Season 2 aboard the RaceBird, E1’s futuristic electric raceboat, under the management of high-profile celebrity team owners including Marc Anthony, Marcelo Claure, Tom Brady, Will Smith, Virat Kohli, Steve Aoki, Rafael Nadal, Sergio Perez and Didier Drogba. Read More