Team Brazil Wins E1 Lagos GP as Sanwo-Olu Hails Africa’s First Electric Powerboat Race
- Team Brazil won the E1 Lagos Grand Prix, Africa's first electric powerboat championship, with racers Timmy Hansen and Leva Millere-Hagin taking the lead after two days of competition.
- Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised the event as a step toward innovation and clean energy, thanking President Bola Tinubu for his support and reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to sustainability.
- E1 founder and CEO Rodi Basso described the Lagos event as a defining moment for motorsport in Africa, highlighting the passionate reception from Nigerians.
- The race showcased Lagos's technical capacity and commitment to sustainability, with plans for future stops in Jeddah and Miami for the 2025 season.
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Team Brazil wins E1 Lagos GP as Sanwo-Olu hails Africa’s first electric powerboat race
E1 Founder and CEO Rodi Basso described the Lagos event as a defining moment for motorsport in Africa. The post Team Brazil wins E1 Lagos GP as Sanwo-Olu hails Africa’s first electric powerboat race appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Team Brazil win E1 Lagos Grand Prix - Worldstage
Team Brazil, backed by the Claure Group, emerged champions of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming their maiden victory in the all-electric powerboat series. Pilot Timmy Hansen led from start to finish, dominating the group stages, race-offs, and the grand finale at the Lagos Lagoon. Team Blue Rising secured second place, while Team Drogba finished third on the podium. Top contenders Team Rafa and Team Brady, previously battling for the c…
Lagos Holds E1 Grand Prix Ceremony In Victoria Island
The Lagos State Government holds the E1 Lagos Grand Prix closing ceremony at the Victoria Island area of the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in an interview with TVC News, described the first-of-its-kind event in Africa as a demonstration of innovation and progress, showcasing Lagos’ creativity, resilience and commitment to clean energy and sustainable solutions. The […] The post Lagos Holds E1 Grand Prix Ceremony In Victoria Island appeared…
Lagos State Hails E1 Grand Prix - Voice of Nigeria Broadcasting Service
The Lagos Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, has described the E1 Lagos Grand Prix as a bold statement of the state’s global standing. Speaking at the opening of Africa’s first all-electric powerboat race, Omotoso said the event underscores Lagos’ resilience and readiness to embrace a sustainable future. “This race is not just about speed on water. It is a scientific demonstration of precision, accuracy, and sustainability,” the commi…
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