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Team Brazil emerge E1 Lagos champions

Team Brazil, backed by the Claure Group, emerged champions of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix on Sunday, claiming their maiden victory in the all-electric powerboat series.

Pilot Timmy Hansen led from start to finish, dominating the group stages, race-offs, and the grand finale at the Lagos Lagoon.

Team Blue Rising secured second place, while Team Drogba finished third on the podium.

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Top contenders Team Rafa and Team Brady, previously battling for the championship lead, missed out on the top three positions.

With their Lagos triumph, Team Brazil earned 38 points, bringing their total to 89 and keeping alive their title hopes ahead of the Miami finale.

The Lagos Grand Prix marked Africa’s debut as host of the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship, the E1 Series.

As the penultimate race of the season, the Lagos event has set up a thrilling final showdown in Miami for the inaugural E1 world title.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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