Celebrities Touch Down in Miami for E1 Series Season Finale

Miami’s waterfront served as center stage this weekend as the E1 Series, the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, closed its 2025 season with a high-energy finale on Biscayne Bay. The two-day celebration drew a roster of celebrity team owners, athletes, and tastemakers who came together to witness the sport many are calling the F1 of the water.

Will Smith and Marc Anthony made waves on November 7 as they arrived at the season-ender, taking in qualifying races under the Miami sun. The duo joined fellow fans and pilots along the shoreline, cheering on their teams as the long-anticipated U.S. debut came to life. Cameras captured Smith and Anthony smiling and celebrating throughout the day, fully absorbed in the race-day atmosphere. Seven-time champion Tom Brady was also widely referenced throughout the weekend as the owner of Team Brady, the powerhouse squad ultimately crowned winner of the championship.

The waterfront buzzed with the energy of a championship weekend, paired with the excitement of a sport still new to U.S. spectators.

Actress Grace Van Patten stepped into the spotlight on November 8, celebrating the U.S. debut and season finale at the E1 Ocean Club. Against Miami’s shimmering coastline, she joined a guest list that included Will Smith, Rafael Nadal, and Marc Anthony. The Tell Me Lies and The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox star, known for her love of major sporting events like the U.S. Open, fit easily into the adrenaline-filled weekend.

A true enthusiast, she moved between cheering for competitors and chatting with friends by the water. Styled by Ryan Young, Van Patten chose a silky Doen look that felt right at home at a waterfront race. Between photos, she sipped Bombay Sapphire Sparkling Lemon cocktails as teams battled for the title.

The championship spotlight shone brightly on Tom Brady, whose Team Brady delivered a standout performance. The championship fueled plenty of memorable moments throughout the afternoon. Team Brady captured first place, earning enthusiastic cheers from the shoreline. Van Patten lent her support to Team Brady and Team Miami during the action, giving the final match-up an extra dose of star appeal.

Guests also watched her surprise attendees by stepping behind the bar to shake up her own Bombay Sapphire Sparkling Lemon cocktail, mixing like she’d done it a hundred times.

Will Smith kept spirits high as he greeted the crowd by dancing to his classic track “Miami,” the unofficial anthem of the weekend. Celebrations continued as he sprayed champagne over the crowd after Team Brady’s win, a fitting finale for the sport’s U.S. debut.

The E1 Series blends innovation and high-intensity competition, bringing electric racing to open water. Its arrival in Miami underscored how rapidly all-electric racing is gaining global traction, particularly among young fans and seasoned sports lovers alike.