Team Brazil takes victory at inaugural E1 Lagos GP powerboat race
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Hosting the E1 Grand Prix is not just about sport. It is about innovation, environmental responsibility, and putting Lagos on the global map for future-focused development," Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
Team Brazil on Sunday emerged as the winners of the E1 Lagos GP, clinching their first win of the series. Powerboat pilot Timmy Hansen and Leva Millere-Hagin delivered the goods at the E1 Lagos GP, leading Team Brazil through the group races, race-off and to the final.
The E1 Lagos GP has First Bank as the major sponsor.
Team Brazil, which got 38 points for their win, taking their tally up to 89 points, beat Team Blue Rising to second place, while Team Drogba finished third.
Notably, Team Rafa and Team Brady, both consistent front-runners in the championship standings, missed out on the podium this time.
The E1 Lagos GP is an all-electric powerboat race designed to combine cutting-edge technology, environmental sustainability, and high-speed entertainment on water. It features teams competing in high-performance electric boats, with international participants and spectators attending the event.
Lagos State is the first African city to host the prestigious E1 Racing Championship. The revolutionary electric powerboat competition was held on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, at the Victoria Island area of Lagos.
Speaking to journalists during the final of the competition on Sunday, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, described the first-of-its-kind event in Africa as a demonstration of innovation and progress.
He said the event showcased Lagos’ creativity, resilience and commitment to clean energy and sustainable solutions.
“Hosting the E1 Grand Prix is not just about sport. It is about innovation, environmental responsibility, and putting Lagos on the global map for future-focused development,” Governor Sanwo-Olu said.
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