With the design already on the page , one of the main pieces of the puzzle was already in place – Basso entered discussions with Alejandro Agag , Founder & CEO of Extreme E and Founder & Chairman of Formula E & E1 Series , to formalise the race as a sustainable initiative that will revolutionise the way the world views powerboating .
The name E1 Series was soon created to represent the motorsport in its entirety , highlighting the electrified component of the championship with ‘ E ’, with the ‘ 1 ’ confirming its pioneering status . Having shared the journey from concept to reality via the E1 Series YouTube channel , the teams very quickly brought SeaBird ’ s vehicle to fruition . The next step anticipated by the company , and its expected hoard of spectators , is bringing the championship to life – in the name of technology and sustainability .
During the process , the team was challenged with a number of variables like any others that could be expected in the road racing world , which really suggest just how powerful and complex the ocean setting can be .
“ Developing this technology is not easy . It was easy to underestimate . When you ’ re on the edge of foiling – the speeds that you can achieve , an electric powertrain – and you ’ ve got the race design of the boat , you ’ re looking to combine all these aspects and make it really interesting to watch ,” says Richard Draisey , CEO of SeaBird Technologies .
“ Plus , the sea isn ' t like the road . The sea moves all the time , and there ' s another
30 [ July 2023 ] EVMAGAZINE . COM