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Will Smith Races to Angola for Electric Powerboat Event
27 Mar
Summary
- Will Smith visited Angola to announce Luanda as an E1 championship venue.
- Luanda will host a southern Africa round of the electric powerboat championship.
- The event is scheduled for the weekend of September 12-13.
Hollywood actor Will Smith made a significant announcement during his visit to Angola on Thursday, confirming that the capital city, Luanda, will serve as a host venue for a round of the E1 championship this September. This event signifies the electric powerboat racing series' debut in southern Africa.
Luanda, situated on the Atlantic coast, is scheduled to host the race on the weekend of September 12-13. This addition to the eight-race championship's calendar follows news that Lagos, Nigeria, will also host a competition in October.
Series founder Alejandro Agag welcomed Luanda to the E1 global calendar, highlighting the move as a statement of intent for growing international audiences. He also noted Smith's enthusiasm as a team owner and the local people's support for the unique water racing format.
