Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James
Born out of a passion for sporting greatness and sustainable mobility, Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James competes in the E1 World Championship - the first all-electric powerboat racing series governed by the UIM.
The team combines the star power of the ‘King’ of basketball, a pioneering Arabian oasis city with a unique heritage, alongside pilots and crew with sporting, technical and partnerships expertise in multiple racing championships.
Championed by LeBron James
Sporting icon. Business entrepreneur. Community philanthropist.
LeBron James is one of the greatest athletes of all time, holding the record for highest-scoring NBA player in history, All Star MVP and a three-time Olympic medalist.
His longtime partnerships with global brands, combined with his passion for community improvement in his Ohio hometown, cement his role as a leader both on and off the court.
“As a lifelong fan of sports and competition, the opportunity to own an E1 team that represents such a high level of innovation in sports is incredibly exciting. E1 is a new type of global competition that’s revolutionizing water racing and I’m proud to be at the forefront of its expansion in season two.”
LeBron James
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CATIE MUNNINGS
Catie Munnings is a multi-faceted Red Bull athlete who has raced in rally, Extreme E and the UIM E1 World Championship. She began her racing career in the European Rally Championship, winning the 2016 Ladies Championship at just 18 years old, before moving into the Junior World Rally Championship in 2020. In 2022, she signed to drive for the iconic American racing team, Andretti United Extreme E team, in the first season of the Extreme E Championship and won the first ever Arctic X-Prix in Greenland. Last year, she was piloted for Team Brazil in the first ever UIM E1 World Championship season, securing three podium places.
RUSTY WYATT
Rusty Wyatt is a Canadian powerboat racer who has made a significant impact on the global stage. In 2024, Wyatt joined the Sharjah Team to compete in the prestigious F1H2O UIM World Championship, making waves in his rookie season by winning his debut race and breaking records as the first Canadian to achieve such a feat. He continued his strong performance, finishing Rookie of the Year and second overall with a further two victories to his name. Wyatt's Other powerboat success extends to multiple Rookie of the Year awards across categories and multiple titles in the American Powerboat Championship, making him one of powerboating’s most promising talents.
AlUla - Forever Revitalising
Nestled in a lush, oasis valley in North-West Saudi Arabia, the heritage boutique destination of AlUla is best known for the ancient city of Hegra, the Kingdom’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site.
With towering sandstone mountains, culturally diverse sites dating back thousands of years, this untouched corner of the world is waiting to be discovered.
AlUla’s selection of fine hotels, iconic art and culture festivals, stunning architecture and adventurous landscapes welcomes sustainably minded travelers from around the world.
Find out more at experiencealula.com
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