Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed its maiden victory at the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank, making history as the world\u2019s first all-electric raceboat championship staged its inaugural race in Africa.<\/p>\n
The action-packed event ended with Team Brazil by Claure Group taking the top step of the podium, fending off fierce challenges from Virat Kohli\u2019s Team Blue Rising, which finished second, and Team Drogba Global Africa, which came third.<\/p>\n
The team\u2019s first win followed a brief delay as a tropical storm swept over the Lagos Lagoon. Pilots Timmy Hansen \u2014 who was named PIF Pilot of the Race \u2014 and Ieva Millere-Hagin proved most adept at navigating the conditions, building on the team\u2019s pole position secured in Saturday\u2019s qualifying session.<\/p>\n
The result keeps the battle alive for the coveted \u201cChampions of the Water\u201d title as the season approaches its climax in Miami this November. Team Brady has now regained the World Championship lead and continues its tense duel with Team Rafa.<\/p>\n
The Lagos race drew thousands of fans to the waterfront, creating a vibrant festival atmosphere as Nigeria proudly hosted one of the world\u2019s most innovative sporting events.<\/p>\n
Football legend Didier Drogba, who played a pivotal role in bringing E1 to Africa, attended the event alongside co-owner Gabrielle Lemaire to support his team and celebrate their podium finish.<\/p>\n
Lagos, Africa\u2019s most populous city, now joins an illustrious list of global cities to have hosted an E1 race \u2014 including Monaco, Dubrovnik, and Doha.<\/p>\n
Rodi Basso, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of E1, said: \u201cWe made history in Lagos today. This weekend\u2019s race marks a landmark moment for our World Championship and for Africa \u2014 proving the continent\u2019s appetite for motorsport, sustainability, and technological innovation.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur vision is to build a legacy here, inspiring new generations of fans and paving the way for cleaner marine mobility. Today\u2019s racing was electric in every sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
Following the historic stop in Lagos, the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF now turns its attention to a mouth-watering season finale in North America, where the battle for the 2026 Champions of the Water crown will reach its dramatic conclusion. With the championship wide open, the Miami showdown promises to deliver the most thrilling race yet as teams fight to make history once again.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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