Lagos Shock Di World With Mad Debut For E1 Powerboat Racing

Lagos make history October 4-5, 2025, as di city host Africa first-ever E1 powerboat racing Lagos event. Di E1 powerboat racing Lagos grand prix na di first time all-electric powerboat championship happen for di continent. Thousands of people gather for Lagos Lagoon waterfront and other spots like Official Fan Zones, hotel decks, and premium hospitality venues to watch. Di race turn to festival full of speed, culture, and sustainability, with local music, brand activations, and race simulators wey make di place electric. Team Brazil by Claure Group carry di trophy, as pilots Timmy Hansen and Ieva Millere-Hagin win top honours. Dem beat strong teams like Team Blue Rising and Team Drogba Global Africa wey come second and third.

Organisers small delay di race because tropical storm blow across Lagos Lagoon, but di event continue safely and bring better competition. Besides di racing, di Lagos event show say dem serious about environment with zero-emission boats, mangrove restoration, coastal clean-ups, and local legacy programmes. Officials talk say Lagos hosting E1 powerboat racing show message about sustainable development, clean energy, and blue economy potential. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu describe di E1 Lagos GP as proof say Lagos get creativity, resilience, and dedication to better future. E say di event boost Lagos global image and bring new economic, tourism, and investment chances.