Team Brazil by Claure Group claimed its first-ever win at the E1 Lagos Grand Prix presented by FirstBank, making history as the inaugural E1 race held on African soil concluded with a thrilling contest on the Lagos Lagoon.
The all-electric raceboat championship, known as E1, delivered high-speed action and global attention as Lagos joined the ranks of host cities such as Monaco, Dubrovnik, and Doha.
The race ended with Team Brazil taking the top spot on the podium, narrowly beating Virat Kohli’s Team Blue Rising, which finished second, and Team Drogba Global Africa, which claimed third place.
The E1 Lagos GP was a landmark moment; a world-class, high-end event successfully hosted in Nigeria for the very first time. Team Brazil made history by winning their first ever Grand Prix title.
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The Brazilian team’s victory followed a weather delay caused by a tropical storm that passed over the lagoon, briefly suspending racing activities.
Pilots Timmy Hansen and Ieva Millere-Hagin of Team Brazil proved to be the most composed and skilled in the challenging weather conditions.
Their strong performance came after securing pole position in Saturday’s qualifying session.
Hansen was later named PIF Pilot of the Race for his standout effort during the Grand Prix.
The result has intensified the race for the E1 Championship’s “Champions of the Water” title as the series heads toward its final round in Miami this November.
Team Brady has now reclaimed the top position in the overall standings, continuing a season-long battle with Team Rafa.
The event drew thousands of spectators to the Lagos waterfront, creating a festive atmosphere that showcased Nigeria’s capacity to host large-scale international sporting events.
Among the attendees was football icon Didier Drogba, who co-owns Team Drogba Global Africa and played a key role in bringing the championship to Africa.
He was joined by team co-owner Gabrielle Lemaire in celebrating their team’s podium finish.
Nigerians in attendance expressed pride in seeing Lagos take a prominent role in an emerging global sport. Jemima Ogwerel, one of the spectators, highlighted the value of the panel sessions and spoke about the inspiration she drew from one of the speakers.
“He said we should chase fashion and not money, that the money will come eventually — and if not, we should come find him. That really stayed with me,” she said.
“Nigeria has so much sports talent. It’s great to see Lagos on the global map through an event like this. I think this is the beginning of something big.”
Another attendee, Abiola Adetula, echoed the sentiment.
“This is putting Lagos on the international map in a way we haven’t seen before. It’s the first time this kind of event is happening in Africa, and it’s so beautiful to see,” she said.
“I believe this will attract more tourists and foreigners to the state. This one is already a success, and the next will draw even more people.”
The Lagos Grand Prix marked a significant moment for the E1 Championship and for Africa’s growing presence in sustainable motorsport.
As the all-electric series continues to expand its global footprint, the successful debut in Lagos has positioned Nigeria as a key player in the future of clean, innovative racing.
