By Lagos made history today, by becoming the first city in Africa to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship. The race started on the Lagos Lagoon by Victoria Island and will run until October 5.
This year’s E1 series, which began in early 2024 and has already visited cities like Jeddah, Venice, and Monaco, has now added Lagos to its prestigious lineup. The competition features high-speed electric boats, pushing the boundaries of clean technology on water.
Each of the nine teams has both male and female pilots, in order to close gender gap disparities in the sport.
The event is star-studded, with teams backed by big names such as Tom Brady, Rafael Nadal, LeBron James, and Didier Drogba.
The races so far have been thrilling, with Team Brady currently just ahead of Team Rafa in the standings. Fans from across Nigeria and beyond are excited to witness the fusion of sport, innovation, and sustainability right in the heart of Lagos.
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