LeBron James announces shock career move to join Tom Brady and Co as new owner of E1 Series racing team
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LeBron James is taking his talents to the Red Sea. James has long dominated the NBA stage, but now, the LA Lakers superstar is set to rock the boat among the likes of Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal and Didier Drogba. The 40-year-old was unveiled as the latest sporting icon to become a team owner in the UIM E1 World Championship on Thursday.
James is launching a brand-new team on the E1 Series circuit - the world's first and only all-electric raceboat series - announcing 'Team AlUla Championed by LeBron James' in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. And fans won't have to wait long to see the basketball star's team make waves. Team AlUla joins the fleet this weekend when the 2025 E1 season kickstarts with the Jeddah GP on Saturday.
James's E1 Series team will test their talents, competing against the likes of Team Brady and Team Rafa in high-energy racing - which can best be described as the eco-friendly Formula One of the raceboat world. The innovative circuit pits the teams head-to-head in some of the world's most iconic cities, including Doha, Monaco, and Miami in a bid to be crowned 'Champions of the Water.'.
'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,' said James. '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.'.
