Lagos Hosts Africa's First E1 Electric Powerboat World Championship Race

Lagos, Nigeria, made history by hosting the first-ever E1 World Championship electric powerboat race in Africa, marking a significant milestone in the championship's global expansion to seven races across four continents. The event, held on Lagos Lagoon despite a tropical storm delay, brought together nine celebrity-backed teams, including those associated with Rafael Nadal, Tom Brady, and Didier Drogba, showcasing cutting-edge clean energy technology through battery-powered boats using hydrofoil technology to minimize pollution. President Bola Tinubu praised the event as a landmark for clean energy innovation and marine tourism, linking it to Nigeria's broader vision for sustainable economic growth and job creation. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu emphasized the race as a celebration of Lagos' vibrancy, creativity, and commitment to sustainability. E1 CEO Rodi Basso highlighted Lagos's energy and ambition as perfectly aligned with the series' values, and announced plans to expand the championship's teams and races while aiming for significant investment and valuation growth by 2030. The successful hosting of the race reinforces Africa's and particularly Lagos's growing profile as a global hub for sport and sustainable development.