The E1 World Championship returns November 13–14, bringing futuristic electric raceboats, gourmet waterfront hospitality and a distinctly Miami approach to the international sporting experience. 

There are few better ways to spend a November weekend in Miami than beside the water, preferably with a well-made cocktail, good food and something interesting happening on the horizon. On November 13 and 14, Biscayne Bay will offer considerably more than its usual parade of yachts as the UIM E1 World Championship returns for its season finale, bringing all-electric raceboats, celebrity-backed teams and an altogether different kind of waterfront spectacle to the city.

Think Formula 1 on water, with a cocktail program to match.

For those who prefer their sporting events accompanied by excellent food and a comfortable place to enjoy it, the Ocean Club is arguably the most compelling way to experience E1.

Set against the backdrop of Biscayne Bay, the premium hospitality experience brings together waterfront race viewing, gourmet catering, live cooking stations, an open bar and entertainment throughout the day. It's a format familiar to anyone who has experienced the hospitality side of Formula 1, where the social atmosphere surrounding the competition can become as memorable as the racing itself.

The difference here is the setting. Instead of watching cars disappear around a circuit, guests can follow the action across the open water while enjoying a more leisurely afternoon of food, cocktails and conversation.

There's something particularly appealing about that combination in Miami. Our best waterfront experiences have always been the ones that allow the day to unfold naturally. You arrive for lunch, settle into the atmosphere, order another drink and discover that several hours have passed without much thought about where you need to be next.

E1 adds the spectacle of international racing to that familiar pleasure, with the added excitement of a world championship being decided just beyond the shoreline.

Bombay Sapphire Brings a Cocktail Worth Celebrating

No Miami waterfront gathering would be complete without a proper cocktail, and Bombay Sapphire is making sure E1 has one of its own. As the championship's official gin and cocktail sponsor, the brand is introducing the Sparkling Lemon, a refreshing combination of Bombay Sapphire gin, sparkling lemonade and a fresh lemon twist.

It's a straightforward drink, and that's part of its appeal. The bright citrus and effervescence make it particularly well suited to an afternoon outdoors, offering a lighter alternative to the more elaborate cocktails that often dominate Miami's hospitality scene.

The Sparkling Lemon will be available within the Ocean Club experience, but the partnership also extends into the city, with participating Miami bars adding the championship's signature cocktail to their menus.

That gives locals another way to participate in the festivities, even if their weekend plans don't include attending the races.

For a championship still establishing its identity in the United States, it's a clever way to connect with Miami's food and beverage culture. Rather than keeping the experience confined to the racecourse, E1 is creating opportunities for the city to become part of the celebration.

Where Art Meets the Water

This year's championship will also feature a distinctly Miami creative collaboration with Romero Britto, whose colorful work has become synonymous with the city's international art scene.

Britto has created three marine-inspired characters—a manatee, a turtle and a dolphin representing species protected in Florida. His distinctive pop-art designs will appear throughout the Ocean Club hospitality area, on a specially designed qualifying trophy and as part of a RaceBird photo installation. Ocean Club ticket holders will also receive exclusive limited-edition merchandise from the collaboration.

It's a thoughtful addition to a weekend that already brings together sport, technology and hospitality, and one that gives the event a visual identity rooted in its host city.

Celebrity Teams and the Future of Racing

 

Beyond the hospitality and celebrity appeal, E1 is introducing audiences to a fascinating new form of motorsport. The championship's specially designed RaceBird boats use electric propulsion and hydrofoil technology to lift above the water as they accelerate. The resulting spectacle is unlike conventional powerboat racing, with boats gliding across the surface while pilots navigate tight turns and compete for position.

Each team features both a male and female pilot, an important distinction in a motorsport industry where mixed-gender competition at the highest levels remains relatively uncommon. Miami's finale is especially significant because it will determine the 2026 Champions of the Water. Round six takes place Friday, November 13, followed by the decisive seventh round on Saturday, November 14.

For spectators, the competition offers an opportunity to see a rapidly developing technology in a genuinely competitive environment, rather than simply at an exhibition or demonstration.

And for those who want to get closer to the boats before the racing begins, Loews Miami Beach Hotel will feature a RaceBird installation in its lobby, offering an up-close look at the championship's distinctive design.

Put This One on Your November Calendar

Miami has become exceptionally good at hosting international sporting events, but what makes E1 interesting is how naturally it fits the city's lifestyle.

The waterfront setting, celebrity ownership, electric racing technology and premium hospitality create an experience that should appeal well beyond traditional motorsport fans. You can attend for the competition, make an occasion of the Ocean Club's dining and cocktail program, or simply enjoy the spectacle from a public viewing area around Biscayne Bay.

For Digest Miami readers, the Ocean Club is particularly worth considering. The combination of all-day dining, an exclusive Bombay Sapphire bar, live entertainment and views of the racing makes it a compelling alternative to an ordinary weekend lunch or afternoon out.

With the championship title on the line and Biscayne Bay providing the backdrop, November 13 and 14 offer a chance to experience something genuinely different in Miami.

Come for the waterfront hospitality and the cocktails. Stay to watch the future of racing unfold across the bay.

Plan Your Weekend

UIM E1 World Championship — Miami GP 2026

November 13–14, 2026 | Miami Seaplane Base, Watson Island

Ocean Club hospitality is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both race days.

The published two-day Ocean Club pass is $1,800 per person and includes catering, an open bar, racing simulators and other VIP experiences.