Staff Rafa, owned by tennis legend Rafael Nadal, secured pole place in an exciting qualifying session forward of the E1 Lagos Grand Prix.
The world’s first all-electric raceboat championship made a historic debut in Africa, with the Lagos occasion marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s world sporting ambitions.
The qualifying race, held on the scenic Lagos Lagoon, noticed Staff Rafa end forward of Staff Brady and Aoki Racing after an intense battle, organising a high-stakes finale.
The outcome lifted Staff Rafa to the highest of the general standings with 136 factors, one level forward of Staff Brady on 135, whereas Aoki Racing adopted with 125 factors.
Staff Brazil by Claure Group additionally impressed, delivering their finest efficiency of the season to earn 51 factors, bringing their whole championship tally to 51.
Different standings embrace Staff Blue Rising with 114 factors, Westbrook Racing with 82, Staff Alula (LeBron James) with 79, Staff Drogba World Africa with 66, and Staff Miami with 32.
E1 Founder and Chief Government Officer, Rodi Basso, hailed the Lagos spherical as a defining second for motorsport in Africa and for the championship’s world growth.
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He mentioned: “The nice and cozy welcome in Lagos has been unbelievable. The eagerness of Nigerians made this historic E1 Lagos GP introduced by FirstBank attainable.
“Our ambition is to construct a motorsport legacy in Africa. This weekend’s race is only the start, and as we speak’s qualifying provided an exciting preview of race day.”
1000’s of followers are anticipated on the Marina waterfront on Sunday as pleasure builds throughout Lagos for the groundbreaking occasion.
African soccer legend Didier Drogba and accomplice Gabrielle Lemaire, instrumental in bringing the E1 Sequence to Africa, will attend to help Staff Drogba World Africa.
The E1 Lagos Grand Prix is the penultimate spherical of the season, with the finale scheduled to carry in Miami later this 12 months.
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