{"id":53825,"date":"2026-04-02T11:29:23","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=53825"},"modified":"2026-04-02T13:45:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:45:50","slug":"royal-presence-and-high-drama-as-team-aoki-wins-at-e1-jeddah-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/royal-presence-and-high-drama-as-team-aoki-wins-at-e1-jeddah-gp\/","title":{"rendered":"Royal Presence and High Drama as Team Aoki Wins at E1 Jeddah GP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Team Aoki delivered a dramatic and hard-fought victory at the E1 Jeddah weekend from 23rd and 24th January, securing their second consecutive win at the Red Sea venue and opening the 2026 season with a statement performance under testing conditions.The Saudi Times was at the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF for the weekend where Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al Saud, the Minister of Sport was joined by Prince Albert of Monaco, Prince Sultan bin Fahad bin Salman al Saud, chairman of the Water Sports and Diving Federation and Prince Saud bin Mishal al Saud for the royally-studded event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dani Clos of Spain and Sara Misir of Jamaica and Aoki Racing Team celebrate after Aoki Racing Team wins the E1 Series Jeddah GP on January 24, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The weekend began under challenging circumstances, as high winds on qualifying day disrupted schedules and pushed teams to the limits of control and performance. Teams were forced to adapt rapidly as gusts swept across the course, turning qualifying into a test of precision and nerve rather than outright speed. Criz Lazaragga the female pilot of Team Rafa further explained to Izabella;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMore than the wind it\u2019s about the currents. We\u2019re racing on the water so anything that happens over the water happens under water and affects the performance of the boat\u2026all the teams had to improvise for this qualifying session\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Race day brought calmer waters but introduced a new challenge as Jeddah\u2019s heat intensified. Abnormally high temperatures for this time of year placed added pressure on both drivers and machinery, turning the opening race of the season into a contest of endurance, strategy, and composure. The conditions served as a stark reminder of how rising regional temperatures and increasingly frequent heat extremes – consistent with broader climate change trends – are reshaping the demands of sport in the region and highlight why climate focused championships like E1 are needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Team Aioki taking the win at the E1 Jeddah GP P2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite their eventual success, Team Aoki admitted the weekend was far from straightforward. Speaking to The Saudi Times, Dani Clos, the male pilot for Team Aioki said, \u201cWe did very well in qualifying, but to be honest we didn\u2019t have the speed generally throughout the weekend. We struggled a lot and had to change many things in our driving and also on the boat to be comfortable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al Faisal al Saud, Minister of Sport and Prince Albert II of Monaco at E1 Jeddah GP _ Courtesy of MOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The decisive moment came in the final race. Team Aoki began from lane one, the least favourable starting position and effectively the equivalent of starting at the back of the grid. Despite the disadvantage, they executed a remarkable recovery. \u201cThe key moment was the final,\u201d the driver said. \u201cAfter Final 1, starting from the last line, we knew it could be possible. Sara did an amazing job, going from lane one to victory. We were in the right place at the right moment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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HSH Prince Albert II with Team Monaco _ Getty for E1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The result reaffirmed Team Aoki\u2019s strong connection with the Jeddah circuit and sent an early message in the championship battle according to Dani; \u201cThis second win in Jeddah shows that, as a team and as pilots, we are in the fight for the championship again,\u201dDani Clos told The Saudi Times. \u201cIt\u2019s something incredible for us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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HSH Prince Albert II, Professor Carlos Duarte and Anna Kebke in the Blue Impact Dialogues _ Getty for E1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Beyond the racing, the Jeddah E1 weekend stood out for its high-profile attendance and growing international significance. Saudi Arabia\u2019s Minister of Sport, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud, was present at the event, pinpointing the Kingdom\u2019s continued commitment to hosting world-class sporting competitions and supporting innovative, future-focused championships such as E1.<\/span><\/p>\n

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E1 Series Jeddah GP on January 24, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sport also welcomed two new teams to the grid – Team Sierra and Team Monaco. Team Monaco\u2019s debut drew particular attention, representing the Principality of Monaco and supported in person by HSH Prince Albert II, who attended the race as a special guest.<\/span><\/p>\n

Prince Albert\u2019s presence extended beyond sport. He participated in the Blue Impact Dialogue alongside E1 Chief Scientist and distinguished international marine biologist Professor Carlos Duarte, where a vital environmental collaboration was announced: the creation of a global coral biobank.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al Faisal al Saud and Prince Albert II of Monaco at the E1 Jeddah GP _ Courtesy of MOS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cJointly with Monaco, we are now developing a global coral biobank,\u201d Professor Duarte told The Saudi Times. \u201cThe idea originated from the Oceanographic Institute of Monaco, and the Prince Albert II Foundation played a very important role in bringing this crucial infrastructure to life.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With senior Saudi leadership in attendance, international royalty on site, new teams joining the line-up and a dramatic on-water battle decided by resilience and teamwork, the E1 Jeddah weekend highlighted the championship\u2019s unique combination of elite racing, sustainability and global collaboration. The Saudi Times was on the ground to bring you this coverage and continues to follow the sport’s leading events across the Kingdom and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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