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UIM E1 World Championship is regarded as the first electric raceboat championship which is sanctioned by the governing body of powerboating, Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM). E1 is promoting this racing series on water, which is solely powered by electric, after acquiring an exclusive licence from UIM, as per their website.
On October 3, Tuesday, the interest for the UIM E1 World Championship has grown exponentially in the last few hours, after it was announced that Virat Kohli will be the team owner of the newly launched Blue Rising Team. It was further revealed that he will co-own the team along with Adi K Mishra, the CEO of League Sports Co. (LSC).
All you need to know about the UIM E1 World Championship:
When will the inaugural season of the UIM E1 World Championship begin?
The inaugural season of the UIM E1 World Championship will begin in early 2024.
Who are some of the team owners in the UIM E1 World Championship?
Team Blue Rising - Virat Kohli
Team Brady - Tom Brady
Team Nadal - Rafael Nadal
Team Drogba - Didier Drogba
Team Mexico - Sergio Perez
Aoki Racing Team - Steve Aoki
Venice Racing Team - Francesco Pannoli
How many teams will compete in the UIM E1 World Championship?
There will be 12 teams competing in the UIM E1 World Championship.
How many races will be held in the UIM E1 World Championship?
There will be eight races held in the UIM E1 World Championship.
What are some of the cities to host races of the UIM E1 World Championship?
Some of the cities to host races of the UIM E1 World Championship are Jeddah, Venice, Monaco, and Rotterdam.
How many pilots will race in the UIM E1 World Championship?
There will be 24 pilots competing in races in the UIM E1 World Championship.
Where will the live telecast of the UIM E1 World Championship happen in India?
The live telecast of the UIM E1 World Championship in India is yet to be confirmed.
Where will the live streaming of the UIM E1 World Championship happen in India?
The live streaming of the UIM E1 World Championship in India is yet to be confirmed.
