Sacchi and Pita Gago Join Team Miami for E1 Series Lagos Race
Team Miami have named Giacomo Sacchi and Patricia Pita Gago as reserve pilots for the historic Lagos, Nigeria round of the E1 Series, scheduled for 4-5 October 2025.
UIM E1 Series
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Ieva Millere on Racing, Legacy, and E1 Dreams
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
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 Martà for the penultimate round of the 2025 E1 season.
E1 Series financing: who’s backing the electric powerboat championship?
The E1 World Championship, the all-electric powerboat series, is seeking €20 million to expand its fleet, grow its global race calendar, and increase media coverage.
Reuters reported in July 2025 that the fundraising round was ongoing at that time, rather than closed.
