AOKI RACING TEAM SECURE EPIC WIN IN DUBROVNIK

Steve Aoki is a Grammy-nominated DJ, producer, entrepreneur and global cultural icon known for pushing boundaries in music, technology and entertainment. In 2023, Aoki expanded his passion for innovation and sustainability into the world of motorsport, co-founding the Aoki Racing Team in the spirit of his father Rocky, who raced powerboats in the 1980s.

Dani Clos is a seasoned motorsport driver with a diverse background in single-seater and endurance racing, including Formula 1, GP2 and other forms of endurance racing. The Spaniard joined from Sergio Perez's E1 team for E1 Season 2 - and spearheaded the team to victory at his first ever event in Jeddah, winning all his races.

Mashael AlObaidan is a Saudi Arabian motorsport pioneer, renowned as the country’s first female rally driver and the first Saudi woman to obtain a rally license. Her rally career includes notable achievements such as being ranked third in the FIA World Cup Championship for Cross-Country Bajas and securing a top 17 finish in the Dakar Rally Championship.

Azam co-founded the Aoki Racing Team in 2023 after several decades working in the powerboat industry. He is CEO of Powerboat P1, a globally-recognised, leading international powerboat racing promoter. Through this venture, he has been instrumental in expanding the reach of powerboat racing worldwide, promoting worldwide events, driving UIM World Championship status for elite classes and growing Powerboat P1's commercial performance significantly.

HRH Prince Sultan Bin Fahd Bin Salman is an influential figure in business and motorsport. Passionate about innovation, sustainability and the future of electric motorsport, Sultan is also Chairman of the team's Principal Partner, the Saudi Watersport and Diving Federation.

Mathilda Wiberg is a rising powerboat racing star, with impressive wins in the UIM F2 World Championship and a World Championship title in 3J class. Her diverse racing experience and hands-on RaceBird experience as an E1 Pilot Academy coach saw her appointed as co-Team Principal for the Aoki Racing Team for 2024.

Alberto Comparato is an Italian powerboat racing standout, known for his debut in F1H2O at 21 and and achieving multiple podium finishes. A former European and World Champion in F4, he joined Team Abu Dhabi in 2024 before returning to his family-run team in 2025. He now works closely with the Aoki Racing Team pilots on race weekends.

​Aleksandar Radovanović is a Serbian powerboat racer who competed in the UIM F1H2O World Championship during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Representing Serbia, he raced for teams such as Castrol WDF Tetlaw and Assicom Team, piloting Seebold and DAC hulls respectively.

Slobodan Sobic is a seasoned Serbian aquabike racer competing in the UIM-ABP Aquabike World Championship's Runabout GP1 class. In 2024, he clinched the European Endurance GP2 title at the Grand Prix of Vichy. Residing in Zurich, Switzerland, Sobic balances his racing career with his profession as a car mechanic.

Hani has been active in the marine motorsports industry in Malaysia since 2001. Her immense contribution to the organisation includes receiving the Best Organiser Award for successfully organising the Malaysian Grand Prix of the UIM F1 Powerboat World Championship and co-led the UIM Formula Future National team to four world champion titles. In 2015, Hani joined the P1 Global team and successfully launched the P1 AquaX Malaysian series a year later. She currently supports international operations and is hands-on in administration, managing logistics, operations and events management.

Thomas Spithill is an accomplished Australian sailor with victories in match racing and experience in elite events such as the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Known for his tactical skill and versatility across classes, he brings strong leadership and a competitive drive - making him a valuable asset in high-performance sailing and powerboat racing.

​Ragesh Elayadeth is a seasoned motorsport strategist and the team manager of Victory Team, a prominent force in the UIM XCAT World Series. With a wealth of experience in offshore racing, Elayadeth has been instrumental in steering Victory Team to multiple successes.