The tennis player Rafa Nadal has become the new owner of a team at the UIM E1 World Championshipthe world’s first all-electric boat championship.
The winner of 22 Grand Slam titles will enter their own team for the championship’s inaugural seasonscheduled to start at the end of the year.
In addition to his incredible success on the tennis courts, the Mallorcan tennis player is passionate about the ocean and supports E1’s mission to accelerate clean mobility and restore marine ecosystems.
Nadal: “I am very excited to participate in a project like E1, which values sustainability and will have a positive impact on society as a whole, especially in coastal communities.. I am also attracted to the fact that E1 has a mission and a commitment to preserve marine ecosystems. As a professional athlete, I am aware of the positive effect that the smallest advances have on improving performance. Seeing how E1 applies this same competitive spirit and approach to optimizing the performance and efficiency of sustainable marine mobility is good news for our oceans.”
Nadal will support E1’s Blue Action program, designed to create a positive impact in local communities through projects aimed at restoring marine ecosystems on the coasts of cities.
The Blue Action program will be directed by the professor of Mallorcan origin Carlos Duarte, chief scientist of E1. Duarte is a leading global marine ecologist who will play a key role in developing E1’s global sustainability strategy, as well as supporting the Rafa Nadal Academy’s sustainability initiatives and reinforcing his commitment to the environment. sustainable sport.
Nadal’s new team will compete against other teams that have already registered to participate in the championship, such as the Venice Racing Team. Nadal joins a growing list of sports personalities running an E1 team, such as Formula 1 driver Sergio Pérez, who leads a team affiliated with his native Mexico.
Alejandro Agag, co-founder and president of E1, visited Nadal at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorcawhere he discovered the high-performance tennis center and was impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities and the integration of technology in the academy.
Rafa Nadal with Alejandro Agag, co-founder and president of E1
The partnership between Nadal and E1 is expected to extend beyond racing to include the creation of an international thought leadership event focused on sport and sustainability.
This event will bring together the world’s leading sustainability experts at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca with the aim of examining the next level of thinking on sustainability and highlighting the positive role that sport can play in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Rafa Nadal joins the UIM E1 World Championship as a team owner
Alejandro Agag, co-founder and president of E1, has stated: “It is incredible news that a name like Rafa Nadal joins the UIM E1 World Championship. He is not only one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but also a sports icon that has transcended his sport. Speaking with Nadal, I immediately understood how important sustainability and his passion for the oceans are to him. E1’s mission is to accelerate clean mobility and restore marine habitats, something I know Nadal and his team strongly believe in. I would like to thank Nadal and his family for hosting us at his academy, and we wish him the best of luck in preparing for his next tournament. Come on Rafa!”.
Rodi Basso, co-founder and CEO of E1, has stated: “Having a team owner of the caliber of Rafa Nadal demonstrates the importance of our mission and also that people like Nadal are passionate about making a positive impact.. It’s amazing to see Nadal’s motivation both on and off the court, especially when it comes to his appreciation for the oceans and marine life. Nadal’s academy is the perfect expression of this, as it cares about creating a better world for future generations and improving the lives of young people. E1 shares that same spirit: we want to ensure that people can enjoy our oceans and wonderful coastal areas for many years to come.”
Carlos Duarte, renowned marine ecologist and E1 Chief Scientist, has stated: “I am delighted to see tennis legend Rafa Nadal join E1 as a team owner. Nadal embodies elite sportsmanship and resilience. As a Mallorcan countryman, I know that Rafa also shares my passion and commitment to marine conservation, and I am looking forward to his support on this important journey to achieve large-scale marine habitat restoration.”
The highly anticipated first season of the UIM E1 World Championship is scheduled to begin later this year.. In the coming months, the championship organizers will continue to accelerate preparations for the inaugural season, announcing more teams and competition venues as they are confirmed.
