Lagos to Host Africa’s First E1 Grand Prix Featuring Teams Backed by LeBron James, Rafael Nadal!

Lagos to Host Africa’s First E1 Grand Prix Featuring Teams Backed by LeBron James, Rafael Nadal!

Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa

Lagos, Nigeria — The E1 World Championship — a global, all‑electric powerboat racing series — is set to make its African debut in Lagos on October 4–5, 2025, marking a milestone for marine motorsports on the continent. The event will spotlight celebrity‑owned teams, including those backed by LeBron James and Rafael Nadal. [1]

What to Expect

• The Lagos stop will feature RaceBird electric hydrofoil powerboats, designed to lift above water at speed to reduce drag and wake. [2]
• Teams in Lagos include Team ALULA (backed by LeBron James) and Team Rafa (backed by Rafael Nadal), among others. [3]
• The event will merge sport, sustainability, and innovation, positioning Lagos as a global node in clean‑tech marine racing. [2] Why This Matters
• Lagos will become the first African city to host an E1 race, joining global cities like Monaco, Jeddah, and Miami in the circuit. [4]

– Celebrity involvement adds prestige and media draw: LeBron James added his team, Team ALULA,- The Lagos race is expected to boost tourism, investment, and global awareness of marine sustainability initiatives. [2]

Citations:

1. Financial Times: www.ft.com/content/31f86071-a8db-402c-a71b-a495e29fef3e?utm_source=chatgpt.com
2. The Guardian Nigeria: guardian.ng/sport/tourism-culture-extravaganza-as-africas-first-e1-race-debuts-in-lagos-oct-3/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
3. E1 Lagos GP: www.e1lagos.com/teams?utm_source=chatgpt.com
4. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E1_Lagos_GP?utm_source=chatgpt.com
5. techdailypost.co.za: techdailypost.co.za/2025/01/28/lebron-king-james-joins-e1-as-latest-team-owner-of-team-alula/?utm_source=chatgpt.com