The tennis player Rafa Nadal has become the new owner of a team at the UIM E1 World Championshipthe first all-electric boat championship in the world.
The winner of 22 Grand Slam titles will enter their own team for the inaugural season of the championshipwhich is scheduled to begin at the end of the year.
In addition to his incredible success on the tennis courts, the Mallorcan tennis player is passionate about the ocean and supports E1’s mission to accelerate clean mobility and restore marine ecosystems.
Nadal:I am very happy to participate in a project like E1, which values sustainability and will have a positive impact on society as a whole, especially in coastal communities.. I am also attracted to the fact that E1 has a mission and commitment to protect marine ecosystems. As a professional athlete, I know the positive impact of the smallest progress on improving performance. To see how E1 applies the same competitive spirit and strategy to optimizing the performance and efficiency of sustainable marine mobility is great news for our oceans.”
Nadal will support E1’s Blue Action program, which is designed to create a positive impact in local communities through projects aimed at restoring marine ecosystems along the coasts of cities.
The Blue Action program will be led by professor of Mallorcan origin Carlos Duarte, chief scientist of E1. Duarte is a leading global marine ecologist who will play a key role in building E1’s global sustainability, as well as supporting the Rafa Nadal Academy’s sustainability initiatives and strengthening its commitment to sustainable sport. .
Nadal’s new team will compete against other teams already registered to participate in the championship, such as the Venice Racing Team. Nadal joins a growing list of sports personalities running an E1 team, such as Formula 1 driver Sergio Perez, who heads a team affiliated with his native Mexico.
Alejandro Agag, co-founder and president of E1, visited Nadal at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorcawhere he discovered the high-performance tennis center and was impressed by the state-of-the-art facilities and technology integration in the academy.
The partnership between Nadal and E1 is expected to extend beyond racing to include the creation of an international thought leadership event focused on sport and sustainability.
This event will bring together the world’s leading sustainability experts at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca with the aim of exploring the next level of thinking on sustainability and highlighting the positive role that sport can play in promoting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Alejandro Agag, co-founder and president of E1, said: “It is incredible news that a name like Rafa Nadal has joined the UIM E1 World Championship. He is not only one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but also a sports icon who has transcended his sport. Talking to Nadal, I immediately understood how important sustainability is to him and his passion for the ocean. E1’s mission is to accelerate the clean movement and restore marine habitats, something I know Nadal and his team strongly believe in. I would like to thank Nadal and his family for hosting us at their academy, and we wish him the best of luck in preparing for his next tournament. Come on Rafa!”
Rodi Basso, co-founder and CEO of E1, said: “Having a team owner of the caliber of Rafa Nadal shows the importance of our mission and also that people like Nadal are passionate about making a positive impact.. It’s great to see Nadal’s motivation on and off the court, especially when it comes to his appreciation for the ocean and marine life. Nadal’s academy is the perfect expression of this, as it cares about creating a better world for future generations and improving the lives of young people. E1 shares the same spirit: we want to ensure that people can enjoy our oceans and beautiful coastal areas for many years to come.
Carlos Duarte, renowned marine ecologist and E1 Chief Scientist, said: “I am delighted to see tennis legend Rafa Nadal join E1 as a team owner. Nadal embodies elite sportsmanship and resilience. As a Mallorcan citizen, I know that Rafa also shares my passion and commitment to marine conservation, and I look forward to his support in this important journey to achieve large-scale marine habitat restoration.
The highly anticipated first season of the UIM E1 World Championship is set to begin later this year.. In the coming months, championship organizers will continue to accelerate preparations for the inaugural season, announcing more teams and competition venues as they are confirmed.
Source: La Verdad
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