Ordinarily, when we think about exploring new frontiers of racing, we think about the evolution of technology, such as in Formula 1, racing in new locations around the world or alternative power sources, such as those we get in Formula E and Extreme H. However, when it comes to the E1 Series, things are a bit different. That’s because the E1 Series is an all-electric international offshore powerboat racing series that attracts athletes from a range of disciplines across the sporting world.
Debuting in 2024 and currently in its third season, the series now boasts ten teams owned by notable names such as Will Smith, Rafa Nadal and Lebron James. Founded by the mind behind Formula E and Extreme H, Alejandro Agag, each team has one male and one female pilot, promoting gender equality in sport and races in locations such as Saudi Arabia, Croatia and the Caribbean.
Two of the twenty pilots competing this year are Oban Duncan and Catie Munnings.
The youngest competitor in the series, Oban, is a ten-time Powerboat Champion, was named West Dunbartonshire Sports Personality of the Year, and has already earned multiple podium finishes in the E1 Series. This year, she’s competing for Team Monaco alongside Maxime Nocher.
Catie Munnings, meanwhile, races for the Sierra Racing Club team with Erik Stark and came to the E1 Series with a background in Extreme E and WRX, and is one of the UK’s most accomplished female motorsport athletes.
Ahead of the fourth round of the 2026 season that is due to take place this weekend in Monaco, It’s Race Week! sat down with these two pilots from this year’s Championship. We talked about their differing sporting careers so far, how this led to both of them going head-to-head in the E1 Series, their expectations for the remainder of the season, the importance of giving female athletes the chance to compete in the series, and more.
Watch the full interview now and follow both Oban and Catie’s progress this weekend in Monaco through socials and by watching the E1 Series live on YouTube and selected broadcasters.
