Lagos, Nigeria – October 6, 2025 – Team Brazil clinched a historic victory at the inaugural E1 Lagos Grand Prix, the first all-electric powerboat championship to race on African waters, overshadowing Team Drogba’s efforts on their home continent.
Held on the vibrant Lagos Lagoon, the event showcased Nigeria’s rising prominence in sustainable marine innovation, drawing thousands of spectators to a thrilling display of green technology.
The E1 Series featured nine celebrity-backed teams racing zero-emission RaceBird hydrofoils in a high-stakes format of heats, race-offs, and a final. Team Brazil, led by pilots Timmy Hansen and Leva Millere-Hagin, dominated from qualifying to the final, using strategic Attack Mode boosts to secure their first win of Season 2. Team Miami took second, while Team Drogba Global Africa, co-owned by football legend Didier Drogba and Gabrielle Lemaire, claimed a respectable third, with pilots Oban Duncan and Micah Wilkinson delivering a strong performance despite challenging conditions. Team Drogba, the only African team in the championship, aimed to inspire local talent and promote sustainability.
Drogba, present at the event, emphasized its significance: “Bringing E1 to Africa is about showcasing our potential and driving change through sport.” The team’s third-place finish added 32 points to their tally, keeping them competitive in the season standings. Environmental initiatives, including planting thousands of mangroves along the lagoon, underscored their commitment to marine conservation.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu lauded the event as a milestone for Nigeria’s clean energy ambitions, boosting tourism and local businesses. The Grand Prix highlighted opportunities in electric mobility, with sponsors eyeing Nigeria’s dynamic market. As the E1 Series heads to its Miami finale on November 7-8, Team Drogba’s performance in Lagos signals Africa’s growing role in the global push for sustainable marine technology, blending high-speed racing with a vision for a greener future.
