Chris Davies

If it happened in powerboat racing during the last forty years the chances are that Chris Davies was there either photographing it or writing about it. During that time, he has travelled the globe covering both offshore and circuit racing for series promotors, race teams, PR companies, and a whole raft of publications.

Sam Coleman: “We’ve Been Here Before”

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Sam Coleman stands on the brink of defending Team Brady's Champions of the Water title

Sam Coleman stands on the brink of defending Team Brady’s Champions of the Water title, but the Welsh pilot knows that a slender three-point advantage heading into this weekend’s Miami finale means nothing is guaranteed.

The 2024 champion and his Finnish co-pilot Emma Kimiläinen have navigated a challenging season across four continents, maintaining their composure through dramatic racing in Monaco, torrential conditions in Lagos, and the constant pressure of championship contention.

In Stark Contrast

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In Stark Contrast

I recently spoke to Erik Stark who is in Florida for the final round of the 2025 UIM E1 World Championship on November 7-8, finding himself and Team Miami at the bottom of the championship table, a position the highly experienced Swede doesn’t often find himself in.

Giacomo Sacchi Continues Abbate Legacy

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Monégasque powerboat racer Giacomo Sacchi made his UIM E1 World Championship debut in Lagos, Nigeria, stepping in as reserve pilot for Team Miami alongside Patricia Pita Gago.

The appointment came as regular Team Miami pilot Erik Stark competed for Team Abu Dhabi in the UIM F1H2O World Championship.

Millere-Hagin Dominates Historic Lagos E1 Grand Prix

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Ieva Millere-Hagin delivered a dominant performance alongside Timmy Hansen to claim victory at the Lagos Grand Prix

Ieva Millere-Hagin delivered a dominant performance alongside Timmy Hansen to claim victory at the Lagos Grand Prix, as Africa hosted its first E1 Powerboat World Championship round.

The Latvian racer, competing for Team Brazil by Claure Group, topped every session across the weekend.

Ieva Millere-Hagin and Timmy Hanson win E1 Lagos GP

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Ieva Millere-Hagin and Timmy Hanson win E1 Lagos GP

Team Brazil by Claure Group took their first ever series win when Millere-Hagin and Hanson ‘s combined effort resulted in the pair standing on the top step of the podium at the inaugural E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank.

Following the Final race Millere-Hagin said ‘The team is now ready to fight for the podium at the last race next month in Miami.

Ieva Millere on Racing, Legacy, and E1 Dreams

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Ieva Millere’s E1 racing journey is a testament to her family’s legacy in powerboat racing.

From her grandfather’s boat-building beginnings in 1962 to her own F1000 European Championship wins in 2018 and 2019, Ieva has carved her path in the sport.

LeBron James’ Team AlUla Signs Solvang for E1 Lagos

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Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James has signed Andrè Solvang for the upcoming UIM E1 World Championship race in Lagos, Nigeria.

With their regular pilot Rusty Wyatt unable to compete in Lagos due to the forthcoming F1H2O Grand Prix of Shanghai taking place the same weekend, Solvang has been recruited by the E1 team and will line up alongside the Spanish BMW M Racing Academy driver Nerea Martí for the penultimate round of the 2025 E1 season.

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