TEAM MONACO TO JOIN E1 SERIES 2026

Monaco, October 20, 2025

Team Monaco announces its official entry into the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF from 2026. The latest team to enter the Championship, they will compete from the start of the 2026 E1 season, marking a new chapter in the Principality’s tradition of world-class sporting excellence. 

The series unites Monaco’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and maritime heritage with elite competition on the water. Team Monaco will showcase the Principality on the global stage as a vibrant place to live, and an inspiring place to do business.

Team Monaco is a company co-founded by Maxime Nocher, 11-time World Kite Foil Champion, and Monaco resident Chris Taylor, co-creator of the Polly Pocket toy brand and an early Formula E investor. 

TEAM OWNERS

MAXIME NOCHER

Nationality: French

Age: 31

Languages Spoken: 
French, English

Occupation: 
Co-Founder & CEO

Elite professional watersports athlete, 11 times World Champion, 10 times European Champion, and 15 times French Champion in kitesurfing, foil, and long-distance racing. Renowned for innovation, leadership, and performance under pressure, with proven expertise in hydrofoil and high-speed marine navigation. Brings extensive experience in technical racing, water navigation, and a commitment to sustainability and team collaboration.

CHRIS TAYLOR

Nationality: British

Age: Not relevant!

Languages Spoken: 
English, French

Occupation: 
Co-Founder

From co-creating the tiny but mighty powerhouse Polly Pocket that captured millions of childhood imaginations, to investing early in the high-voltage thrill ride of Formula E, Chris is the ultimate blend of creative spark and business savvy. A master at mixing sport, tech, and entertainment, he’s pioneered fan-favorite innovations like the race DJ "EJ" and electrifying halo lights that light up the action. Whether launching iconic toys or powering the future of electric racing, Chris brings a relentless passion for pushing boundaries and a sharp eye for what makes people cheer

Our Pilots

To be announced soon

Team Monaco Joins E1 Series: The first sustainable sport on the Team Monaco Calendar

See you on the water in 2026

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