Team Brazil capped off an impeccable weekend in Nigeria with a thrilling win at the E1 Lagos GP, seizing the maiden race in Africa to claim their first victory in the all-electric powerboat series on Sunday.
Powered by their pole position from Saturday’s qualifying, Team Brazil capitalised on their strong start from the group races to the final, with Timmy Hansen delivering a flawless performance on the water. They recorded the fastest time in the practice session, topped the qualifying race, and crowned it all with a win in the final.
They beat Team Blue Rising, owned by Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli, to second place, while Team Drogba Global Africa—co-owned by Ivory Coast football legend Didier Drogba and Gabrielle Lemaire—finished third.
Team Brazil earned 38 points for their win, raising their total to 89 points. Despite this, they remain in seventh place ahead of the season’s final race in Miami next month.
“We 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,” Hansen said.
There was no place on the podium for Team Rafa and Team Brady, who have been battling at the top of the championship standings. However, Team Brady remains at the summit despite finishing fourth. Their 19 points from an electrifying weekend in Lagos bring their total to 154 points.
They are still separated from Team Rafa—owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal—by just three points. Piloted by Cris Lazarraga and Tom Chiappe, Team Rafa finished fifth in Lagos with 17 points, taking their tally to 151 points. Kohli’s Blue Rising stays third with 145 points.
The E1 is an all-electric powerboat race that began last year in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with Lagos becoming the first African city to host the championship.
The E1 Lagos GP served as the penultimate race of the season, setting the stage for an exciting championship showdown in Miami next month.
Speaking during the event, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu described the race as a reflection of the state’s dedication to innovation and clean energy.
“Hosting the E1 series is not just about sports; it is about innovation, environmental responsibility, and putting Lagos on the global map for future-focused development,” Sanwo-Olu said.
