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As Sanwo-Olu Presents Trophy, Hails Tournament
- Safiu Kehinde
Team Brazil has emerged winner of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix on Sunday.
The team, backed by the Claure Group, claimed their maiden victory in the all-electric powerboat series as its pilot, Timmy Hansen, led from start to finish.
Hansen dominated 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 championship lead, missed out on the top three positions.
With their Lagos triumph, Team Brazil earned 38 points, bringing their total to 89 and keeping alive their title hopes ahead of the Miami finale.
Meanwhile, the trophy was presented to the champions by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The governor, while congratulating Hansen and his partner, Leva Millere-Hagin, described the E1 Lagos Grand Prix as a testament to the state’s innovation, creativity, and commitment to sustainability.
Sanwo-Olu, in his address, said the occasion reflected Lagos’ progress and its drive towards clean energy and future-focused development.
“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,” the governor said.
He noted that the all-electric powerboat competition, the first of its kind in Africa, aligned with Lagos’ vision of promoting sustainable initiatives and environmentally responsible investments.
Sanwo-Olu also commended the organisers and partners of the E1 Series for selecting Lagos as the first African host city of the championship.
He said the successful hosting of the event underscored Lagos’ readiness to attract and support global sporting and technology-driven initiatives.
The governor added that the E1 Lagos Grand Prix would further boost tourism, innovation, and international recognition for Lagos as a forward-looking and dynamic city.
The Lagos Grand Prix marked Africa’s debut as host of the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, the E1 Series.
As the penultimate race of the season, the Lagos event has set up a thrilling final showdown in Miami for the inaugural E1 world title.