Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is the most recent group proprietor within the UIM E1 World Championship, the world’s first all-electric boat league. E1 introduced the information Tuesday.
E1’s inaugural season, which begins later this 12 months, is predicted to showcase 10 to 12 groups. The championship format will ask every group to pick out two pilots, and laws set out by E1 and the UIM will mandate a blended gender pilot line-up to make sure equal alternatives within the sport.
As a part of this new venture, Nadal will likely be supporting the E1’s Blue Action Programme, which “has been designed to create a optimistic influence on native communities via initiatives geared toward restoring marine ecosystems alongside metropolis waterfronts,” in accordance with the E1 web site.
Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, likes competitors, however he stated {that a} main a part of his choice to become involved with E1 revolved round what the league plans to do for the atmosphere.
“I’m actually excited to be getting concerned with a venture like E1 that values sustainability and can make a optimistic influence on society as an entire, particularly in coastal communities,” Nadal stated in a press release. “I additionally like the truth that E1 has a transparent mission and is dedicated to preserving marine ecosystems.
“As knowledgeable athlete, I recognise how making marginal positive aspects has a optimistic influence on efficiency. To see this similar aggressive spirit and strategy being utilized at E1 to optimise the efficiency and effectivity of sustainable marine mobility is sweet information for our oceans.”
An upcoming worldwide thought management occasion will carry sustainability specialists collectively on the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, the place they’ll discover how sustainability might be expanded via sports activities.
“Having a group proprietor of Rafael Nadal’s stature demonstrates the significance of our mission and reveals that folks like Rafa are obsessed with making a optimistic influence,” E1 CEO Rodi Basso stated in a press release. “It’s superb to see how pushed Rafa is each on and off the courtroom, notably his appreciation for the ocean and marine life.”
Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez has additionally jumped into E1 with a group representing his native nation of Mexico. More groups, race venues and dates will likely be introduced later this 12 months.
Nadal presently has his palms full as he prepares to defend his title within the Australian Open this month because the No. 1 seed.
