Dubrovnik will host a round of the all-electric E1 World Championship next summer, marking Croatia’s debut in the innovative marine racing series that already includes Monaco, Jeddah and Miami on its calendar.

The E1 Dubrovnik GP 2025 is set to take place on 13th and 14th June. The race will unfold in the Adriatic Sea between the city’s ancient walls and Lokrum Island, providing a dramatic stage for the futuristic RaceBird vessels to compete against the backdrop of Dubrovnik’s UNESCO-listed Old Town.

The championship, which has attracted teams backed by global stars including Tom Brady, Will Smith and Rafael Nadal, features mixed-gender racing teams and aims to pair elite sport with environmental advocacy. Race weekends combine intense competition with community-driven efforts to promote ocean regeneration and sustainability.

Croatia’s Minister of Tourism and Sport, Tonči Glavina, welcomed the event’s arrival, describing it as an opportunity to raise the country’s international profile and underline its commitment to hosting world-class sporting spectacles. Adriatic Luxury Hotels Chairman Davor Luksic said the partnership was aligned with a broader strategy of positioning Dubrovnik as a destination that embraces both innovation and sustainability.

E1 Series founders Alejandro Agag and Rodi Basso both praised the addition of Dubrovnik to the championship’s growing roster, highlighting the city’s maritime legacy and natural appeal. The local organising team, led by Alen Bošković and Žarko Knego, said the race would blend heritage and cutting-edge sport in a way that celebrates both Dubrovnik’s past and its forward-facing ambitions.

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