A few days ago, the city of Venice hosted a spectacular parade of futuristic boats on its iconic Grand Canal to celebrate the upcoming E1 Venice Grand Prix with a grand ceremony.
When the RaceBird, the world's first all-electric hydrofoil racing boat with revolutionary hydrofoil technology, cuts through the blue waters of the Grand Canal, it is as if time has gone by, and history and future are intertwined in this body of water, leaving locals and visitors alike in awe.
Often hailed as Star Wars' starships for their avant-garde designs, these boats will make their debut this weekend at the city's UIM E1 World Championships, ushering in a new era of electric rowing.
Nine teams came together for the parade, including teams from stars such as Tom Brady, Will Smith and Nadal.
On the banks of the Venice River, NFL legend Tom Brady stands out, taking part in a game of football on the Grand Canal and throwing the ball precisely at Brady's driver, Emma Kimiläinen. Rugby draws a graceful arc in the air through the blue waves of the Grand Canal, symbolizing the tacit cooperation and determination of the Brady team this season.
This emerging race series carries a sustainability mission to electrify maritime transport through clean technology and inspire and support iconic coastal cities towards a greener, greener future. This spectacular parade of futuristic boats is not only a feast for the eyes, but also a profound interpretation of environmental protection and technological progress.
Tom Brady and the team
This tour offers a window into the future of the city of Venice, showing how electric boats can be employed on the world's most famous waterways.
Meanwhile, Hollywood actor, musician and filmmaker Will Smith spoke at UIM· A new team has been formed at the E1 World Championships, with the Westbrook Rowing Team, named after Smith's Global Entertainment, competing in the inaugural season of E1.
The actor's investment in an E1 team adds to an already impressive roster of team owners, including NFL icon Tom Brady, tennis legend Rafael Nadal, international DJ Steve Aoki, soccer superstar Didier Drogba, philanthropist and businessman Marcelo Crowley, star cricketer Virat Colli, F1 hero Sergio Pérez and Grammy-winning musician Mark Anthony.
The arrival of the Westbrook Rowing Team will not only combine Smith's deep passion for esports with E1's mission to promote sustainable mobility at sea, but will also serve as a bridge between the real and virtual worlds. With more than 265 million followers on social media, Smith will leverage his global platform to help the world of esports and mobile move towards a greener and more sustainable future.