Get ready for an electrifying weekend as the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF descends upon the glamorous waters of Monaco! The Electric Showdown Heats Up! This isn’t just another race; with only three rounds left in the 2025 season, the Monaco E1 race is poised to be a pivotal moment in the championship battle.
The stakes are high
Following nail-biting showdowns in Dubrovnik and Italy’s Lago Maggiore, the leaderboard is tighter than ever. Team Rafa currently holds a slim lead with 125 points, but Team Aoki is hot on their heels, trailing by a mere seven points. A victory in the stunning setting of Port Hercule could mean the difference between hoisting the championship trophy in Miami this November and a season of what-ifs.
Home waters, high hopes
For Team Rafa’s French pilot, Tom Chiappe, this race is personal. With Monaco being just a stone’s throw from the French border, a strong contingent of local fans is expected to flock to the shoreline to cheer on their home favorite. Alongside Spanish pilot Cris Lazarraga, Chiappe will be aiming for a dominant performance to secure the top spot on the podium.
A spectacle of speed and innovation
The revolutionary E1 RaceBirds are back, ready to “fly” across the water once they hit their mesmerizing foiling speed. Fans will have an unparalleled, up-close view of the incredible skill and strategic prowess of the nine teams and their 18 pilots. And the excitement doesn’t stop at the race itself! On Saturday, head over to the Jetée Lucciana for the E1 Acceleration Festival, offering a vibrant mix of entertainment and engaging activations.
A royal coincidence: Celebrating sustainability
Adding another layer of significance to the weekend, the E1 Monaco race perfectly coincides with the twentieth-anniversary celebrations of the reign of Prince Albert II. A staunch advocate for marine sustainability, the Prince’s vision aligns seamlessly with E1’s core mission: to raise global awareness for ocean preservation and conservation.
Monaco continues to be a driving force in the transition towards electric marine mobility, shaping the future of the sport both on and off the water. In collaboration with MonacoTech, the Principality’s technology incubator, E1 founder and CEO Rodi Basso will host three promising local cleantech start-ups. These innovators, focused on the Blue Economy and marine electrification, will showcase their groundbreaking work to an exclusive E1 Ocean Club VIP audience as part of the Championship’s insightful Blue Impact Dialogues.
The road to Miami
Monaco marks the final European stop of the season before the teams embark on their first-ever journey to the African continent for the Lagos race. The championship will then culminate in a high-octane finale in Miami, where one team will ultimately be crowned the 2025 Champions of the Water!
