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LeBron James Becomes Owner of E1 Series Electric Boat Racing Team

The NBA legend joins a roster of celebrity team owners as the E1 Series begins its second season this weekend in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

  • LeBron James has been announced as the owner of Team AlUla in the UIM E1 World Championship, an all-electric boat racing series.
  • Team AlUla is named after an ancient Saudi Arabian city and will debut during the Jeddah GP on January 25, 2025.
  • The team will be piloted by Rusty Wyatt, a Canadian powerboat racing talent, and Catie Munnings, a British racer with podium finishes in E1’s debut season.
  • James joins a lineup of high-profile E1 team owners, including Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, Will Smith, and Steve Aoki, among others.
  • The E1 Series promotes sustainable motorsport and innovation in electric mobility, with races scheduled in global locations like Doha, Monaco, and Miami.
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