Backed by First Bank<\/strong>, the competition took place on the waters of Lagos Lagoon<\/strong>, attracting thousands of fans to waterfront zones and premium locations around the venue such as the Ocean\u2019s Club at Black Diamond Hotel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The event’s opening day featured a cultural boat regatta, blending Nigerian culture with modern racing excitement, accompanied by live music, simulators and interactive fan experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After an intense weekend of racing that saw nine teams<\/strong> battle it out, Team Brazil by Claure Group<\/strong>, piloted by Timmy Hansen and Ieva Millere-Hagin<\/strong>, won the finale, finishing ahead of Team Blue Rising<\/strong> in second place and Team Drogba Global Africa<\/strong> in third.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Team Brazil secured pole position in Saturday\u2019s qualifiers and successfully navigated the group races and a rain-delayed race-off on Sunday. Hansen\u2019s outstanding performance earned him the PIF Pilot of the Race<\/strong> award. He said during an interview: \u201cWe came to Lagos and we had a fantastic time. It is important with the race format to have the best starting lane, so you want to start on the inside, and we had it. Thanks to the team, I had a brilliant start, and it was smooth sailing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n The E1 all-electric powerboat championship was first introduced in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/strong>, last year. With E1 Lagos GP serving as the penultimate race of the season, the stage is set for a championship showdown at the season finale in Miami<\/strong> next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rodi Basso<\/strong>, E1 founder and CEO, described the Lagos race as \u201ca landmark moment for our World Championship and for Africa\u201d, emphasising its role in inspiring future generations and advancing cleaner marine technology.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu\u2019s administration<\/strong> also received praise for its visionary leadership, with Gbenga Omotoso<\/strong>, State Information Commissioner, calling the event \u201ca bold statement of the state\u2019s global stature\u201d and a showcase of \u201cprecision, accuracy and sustainability”.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Lagos lawmaker Bonu Solomon Saanu<\/strong> commended the smooth organisation, suggesting Lagos is now poised to host more international events, including possible Formula 1 races, as Nigeria considers a Grand Prix in Abuja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By joining prestigious circuits such as Monaco, Dubrovnik and Doha<\/strong>, Lagos has firmly positioned Nigeria\u2019s waterways as a premier stage for global competition, heralding a new era of sport combined with sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/africa\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/10\/photo-1489944440615-453fc2b6a9a9-300x200.jpg\")
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