Football icon, Didier Drogba, is among world stars leading teams to Lagos for the African debut of the UIM E1 World Championship, which holds on October 4 and 5.
Team Brady leads by just a single point over Team Rafa at the top of the Championship standings as the UIM E1 World Championship presented by PIF heads, setting up a thrilling penultimate round in the battle to crown the 2025 ‘Champions of the Water.’
With only 21 points covering the top four teams, the E1 Lagos GP presented by FirstBank has everything to play for ahead of the season finale in Miami.
Team Brady sits atop the standings with 135 points, closely pursued by Team Rafa on 134, Team Aoki on 125, and Team Blue Rising on 114, making the rivalry at the top fiercer than ever.
Following dramatic showdowns in Monaco and a high-speed crash between Team Rafa and Team Brazil that cut qualifying short, the Championship fight has reached boiling point.
African football legend Drogba, co-owner of Team Drogba Global Africa along with Gabrielle Lemaire, is expected to attend the race weekend – adding star power to a pivotal moment in both the championship and E1’s global expansion.
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Lagos Lagoon, the event showcases the thrills of electric racing to West Africa while highlighting the region’s blue economy potential.
The Championship’s revolutionary E1 RaceBirds – all-electric powerboats that fly above the water at racing speeds – will provide spectacular racing action for the thousands of expected spectators.
The race will further help position Lagos as a growing hub for international sporting events while demonstrating the city’s commitment to green innovation for regional waterways.
Beyond the racing, fans can experience the E1 Lagos GP Fan Zone, creating an entertainment destination alongside the high-stakes championship battle.
Rodi Basso, founder and Chief Executive Officer of E1, said: “Bringing E1 to Africa represents a pivotal moment in our mission to grow electric racing globally. Having Didier Drogba and Gabrielle Lemaire – who perfectly embody E1’s values – at the heart of this journey makes it even more meaningful.
“Lagos brings incredible energy, creativity and ambition that matches E1’s DNA perfectly. We’re honoured to work with local partners to create a sporting spectacle that helps drive clean innovation while elevating Lagos’ profile as a global hub for sport and sustainable development.”
