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World Championship

The inaugural W1 World Championship. Round one is planned for August 2027 in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan. Further host destinations will be announced.

Round 01 guide
Calendar 2027Provisional
AUG 2027
Round 01 · Kazakhstan
Almaty region · Kapchagay
Planned host →
TBA
Round 02
Host destination in discussion
TBA
TBA
Round 03
Host destination in discussion
TBA
TBA
Round 04
Host destination in discussion
TBA

How W1 works

01 · One machine
Same bolide

Every team races the same machine, so the pilot makes the difference.

02 · One standard
Shared rules

One technical standard for every entry. Full sporting regulations to be published.

03 · Two pilots
Two-seat cockpit

Each water bolide carries two pilots side by side.

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