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Football legend Tom Brady is embarking on a thrilling new chapter after retiring from the NFL.
The seven-time Super Bowl champion is set to become a team owner in the UIM E1 World Championship electric boat racing league.
Considered by many as the GOAT in football, Brady’s competitive drive remains stronger than ever. Now, he’s channeling that energy into the world of electric boat racing, joining the ranks of recognizable team owners in the UIM E1 World Championship.
The UIM E1 World Championship is a young and rapidly growing league that focuses on electric boat racing.
First ever race locked in 🔒
Jeddah will be the location of our inaugural race for Season 1 of the UIM E1 World Championship 🇸🇦
Team Drogba 🇨🇮
Team Mexico 🇲🇽
Team Nadal 🇪🇸
Team Venice 🇮🇹The countdown to our historic first race is on 🙌#E1Series | #ChampionsOfTheWater pic.twitter.com/c6kKsVGIlq
— E1 Series (@E1Series) June 8, 2023
Founded by Alejandro Agag, the visionary behind Formula E and Extreme E, along with Rodi Basso, a former director of Motorsport at McLaren with a wealth of experience in Formula 1 engineering, the league has already made waves in the motorsport world.
Before Brady’s involvement, the league had garnered attention with its electric RaceBird boats, ingeniously designed by Sophi Horne.
What makes this league even more enticing is its ability to attract sporting legends from diverse branches.
Tennis icon Rafael Nadal became an E1 team owner for Team Spain, bringing a unique athletic celebrity factor to the racing world. Subsequently, former Chelsea Didier Drogba and his partner Gabrielle LeMaire joined as owners of the fourth E1 racing team.
With plans to feature ten racing teams in its debut season, the UIM E1 World Championship still has a few slots to fill. However, Brady joining undoubtedly adds an unparalleled level of star power.
As the inaugural season of the UIM E1 World Championship approaches, fans eagerly anticipate witnessing Brady’s passion and competitive spirit manifesting in the high-octane world of electric boat racing.