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Teams & pilots

Team entries for the inaugural World Championship will open soon. Every team races the same W1 water bolide in its own livery, with two pilots on board.

Team entry enquiry
Livery conceptRed water bolide livery concept
Racing Red
Livery conceptBlack and gold water bolide livery concept
Black Gold
Livery conceptWhite and sky blue water bolide livery concept
Ice White
Livery conceptMidnight blue water bolide livery concept
Midnight Blue

Pilots

Line-up to be announced
Pilot 01
TBA

Team to be announced

Pilot 02
TBA

Team to be announced

Pilot 03
TBA

Team to be announced

Pilot 04
TBA

Team to be announced

Entry FAQ

Who can enter a team?

Entry criteria will be published with the sporting regulations.

Do teams build their own machine?

No. Every team races the same W1 water bolide in its own livery.

How many pilots per team?

Each water bolide carries two pilots side by side.

How do I register interest?

Send a team entry enquiry and we will contact you when entries open.