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E1 Lagos GP: Lagos Shines on the Global Stage as Africa’s First Water Race Closes a Spectacular Week of Action
Lagos Trends Worldwide After Hosting Africa’s Maiden Electric Water Racing Event
History was made on October 4 and 5, 2025, on the waters of the Lagos Lagoon as Team Brazil by Claure Group clinched victory at the E1 Lagos GP, presented by *FirstBank. This landmark event marked Africa’s debut on the global calendar of the E1 Series — the world’s first electric powerboat championship — positioning Lagos at the forefront of sustainable sporting innovation.
The E1 Lagos GP attracted thousands of fans across multiple viewing locations in the city — from the vibrant Official Fan Zone to premium hospitality decks at Ocean’s Club, Black Diamond Hotel and Lagos Oriental Hotel. The Fan Zone became the heart of the event, drawing in young Nigerians with immersive brand activations, race simulators, live music, and a festival-like atmosphere that matched the adrenaline on the water.
