PILOTS
Marit
Stromoy
Marit, from Norway, began powerboat racing at 12 in 1989. She won three European titles in S-550 before moving to F2, earning multiple podiums. In 2007, she achieved her dream of racing in F1 H2O, making history as the first woman to win a World Championship race. In 2019, she ranked third in the F1 H2O World Championship, competing solely against men. Still active in F1, she also coaches Team Brazil’s pilots.
Beyond racing, Marit is a professional singer and keynote speaker.
Timmy
Hansen
Timmy Hansen has established himself as a formidable rallycross competitor since transitioning from single-seaters to rallycross. Joining the FIA World Rallycross Championship in 2014, he quickly made a mark by securing his first victory in Italy and finishing fourth in the standings. His partnership with Catie Munnings on the Andretti Extreme E team has been fruitful, with an X Prix win and six podiums.
Hansen's exceptional skill culminated in winning the World RX Drivers’ title in 2019 after four wins that season, contributing to his remarkable career tally of 13 victories, 45 podiums, and four other top-three championship finishes.
TEAM
OWNERSHIP
Marcelo
Claure
Marcelo Claure is a globally recognized entrepreneur and investor, known for his transformative impact across industries. He is the Founder and CEO of Claure Group, a multi-billion-dollar global investment firm deploying proprietary capital across AI & technology, climate & energy transition, and lifestyle & entertainment.
Marcelo is the Founder, Executive Chairman and Managing Partner of Bicycle Capital, Latin America’s leading growth equity fund, and Vice Chairman and Managing Partner of eB Capital, a Brazil-focused investment platform. He also serves as Group Vice Chairman of SHEIN, the largest on-demand global fashion e-retailer. He has a deep love of sports, and is owner of Club Bolívar, Bolivia’s largest professional soccer team; co-owner of Girona FC, in partnership with City Football Group, which competes in Spain’s premiere division, La Liga; and is Co-Vice Chairman of the MLS Club New York City FC.
Eduardo
"Duda" Melzer
Eduardo Sirotsky Melzer, is the Founder and CEO of eB Capital, a distinguished investment firm in Brazil. He has a notable business leadership background, including a previous role as CEO of Grupo RBS and involvement in various companies' boards.
Eduardo also co-founded a media startup in the US. In the social sector, he significantly contributed to Brazil's COVID-19 vaccination campaign through Unidos Pela Vacina and engages in social initiatives at Hospital Albert Einstein in São Paulo.
PIT
CREW
Steve Is the most accomplished offshore powerboat racer of all time. Being the youngest ever UIM Class 1 World Champion at the age of 21, Steve went on to win 9 in all. On Queen Elizabeth’s 80th Birthday Honours list Steve was awarded an MBE for services to British sports. In 2003 he was the recipient of the Segrave Trophy.
Among his many other achievements Steve is holder of the LOTO Top Gun all time record at 391 kph. When asked when he might retire his reply was simple “when there is no more water left to race on”.
Stefan, from Germany, has been a professional powerboat racer since 2005, having won the World Champion title in F2 powerboat racing in 2022 and the F4 World Champion title in 2009, the F4 European Champion title in 2010 and numerous national championships in Germany, Italy and the Baltics.
Stefan is a coach to new powerboat pilots in various championships and also performs as a world-class Spotter.
Isabel is an accomplished event management professional with over 15 years of experience delivering high-impact international events across Asia, Europe, and South America.
Born and raised in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro, she has successfully translated her lifelong passion for arts, culture, and sports into a dynamic career. Isabel specializes in managing large-scale sports, corporate, and music events, bringing a creative, strategic, and globally minded approach to every project she leads.
Josep is a versatile Aeronautical and Motorsport engineer with two years as Rally Engineer in World Rally Championship, one season as Performance Engineer in Formula E and one season in Indycar. Previous fields of experience join together to make Team Brazil’s Racebird fly over the water with maximum performance.
Josep’s world championship motorsport experience, which is honed and in line with Team Brazil’s pilots, brings the performance edge to help the team reaching the top spot. Josep holds an MSc in Advanced Motorsport Engineering (1st class).
Rhodri has over 30 years of experience working in professional motorsport. He is both a qualified automotive and marine electrician. Rhodri worked at McLaren F1 as a lead mechanic for several years before making the move to Crew Chief in IndyCar, and various other series’, including starting his own equipment business.
Rhodri is credited within the industry as having made the most advances in wheel-gun technology, and works across all forms of land motorsport including F1, F2, F3, F4, IndyCar, sportscars, and touring cars.
With over 20 years of experience in top-flight motorsport including F1, Indycar, Formula E, Le Mans, European and UK space agency projects and heading up Land and Airspeed record programs,
Alan (“Whippet”) recently transitioned to motorsport on the sea and has also worked for the manufacturer of E1’s RaceBirds. His cross-over skill set from land to sea ensures the boat is performance ready.
James comes to the team with an extensive background as a marine engineer and a fabricator welder, among other boat building trades. He has worked on many projects in both Marine and Automotive and he has supported numerous powerboat racing projects in recent years.
James was involved in the rebuild of the racing Yacht Shamrock V, the last wooden J class racing in the Americas Cup in 1930. He is dedicated to getting the job done to the highest standard and is detail orientated which serves the team well on new boat designs such as the Racebird.
James comes to the team with an extensive background as a marine engineer and a fabricator welder, among other boat building trades. He has worked on many projects in both Marine and Automotive and he has supported numerous powerboat racing projects in recent years.
James was involved in the rebuild of the racing Yacht Shamrock V, the last wooden J class racing in the Americas Cup in 1930. He is dedicated to getting the job done to the highest standard and is detail orientated which serves the team well on new boat designs such as the Racebird.
James comes to the team with an extensive background as a marine engineer and a fabricator welder, among other boat building trades. He has worked on many projects in both Marine and Automotive and he has supported numerous powerboat racing projects in recent years.
James was involved in the rebuild of the racing Yacht Shamrock V, the last wooden J class racing in the Americas Cup in 1930. He is dedicated to getting the job done to the highest standard and is detail orientated which serves the team well on new boat designs such as the Racebird.
Jeff has worked in motorsports for 20 years, primarily in air racing. He is the leading figure in organizing airplane races around the world, having led on more than 15 major air races and other championships across four continents. Jeff recently began converting race planes to all-electric propulsion for the launch of the first electric airplane racing series. He also spent a season on the Virgin Racing Formula E Team in the Formula E Championship for electric car racing.
Jeff is the President of the Environmental Commission of the World Air Sports Federation (FAI) and holds an MBA from London Business School, a BSc in Broadcast Journalism and a BA in International Relations from Boston University.
Josep is a versatile Aeronautical and Motorsport engineer with two years as Rally Engineer in World Rally Championship, one season as Performance Engineer in Formula E and one season in Indycar. Previous fields of experience join together to make Team Brazil’s Racebird fly over the water with maximum performance.
Josep’s world championship motorsport experience, which is honed and in line with Team Brazil’s pilots, brings the performance edge to help the team reaching the top spot. Josep holds an MSc in Advanced Motorsport Engineering (1st class).
James comes to the team with an extensive background as a marine engineer and a fabricator welder, among other boat building trades. He has worked on many projects in both Marine and Automotive and he has supported numerous powerboat racing projects in recent years.
James was involved in the rebuild of the racing Yacht Shamrock V, the last wooden J class racing in the Americas Cup in 1930. He is dedicated to getting the job done to the highest standard and is detail orientated which serves the team well on new boat designs such as the Racebird.
James comes to the team with an extensive background as a marine engineer and a fabricator welder, among other boat building trades. He has worked on many projects in both Marine and Automotive and he has supported numerous powerboat racing projects in recent years.
James was involved in the rebuild of the racing Yacht Shamrock V, the last wooden J class racing in the Americas Cup in 1930. He is dedicated to getting the job done to the highest standard and is detail orientated which serves the team well on new boat designs such as the Racebird.
James comes to the team with an extensive background as a marine engineer and a fabricator welder, among other boat building trades. He has worked on many projects in both Marine and Automotive and he has supported numerous powerboat racing projects in recent years.
James was involved in the rebuild of the racing Yacht Shamrock V, the last wooden J class racing in the Americas Cup in 1930. He is dedicated to getting the job done to the highest standard and is detail orientated which serves the team well on new boat designs such as the Racebird.
