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Team Brady Wins Inaugural Luanda Grand Prix for First Local Victory

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:27 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Tom Brady Wins

Team Brady, backed by Tom Brady, won the inaugural Luanda Grand Prix, delivering the event’s first local victory.
The Luanda race served as the fifth round of the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship on September 12-13.
Visit Angola sponsored Will Smith’s Westbrook Racing team, linking the event to Angola’s tourism branding.
The E1 series markets itself as a green-technology sport, mirroring Formula E’s environmental focus.

Summary

LeBron James Visits Angola

LeBron James visited Angola to support his electric powerboat team Team AlUla at the UIM E1 Championship.
James met actor Will Smith in Luanda and spoke with President João Lourenço about tourism and sports promotion.
James and Smith received customized Angola national basketball jerseys from President João Lourenço.
Team AlUla’s boat, driven by Nerea Marti and Rusty Wyatt, finished seventh of ten on Sept. 13.

History

Historical Context

Angola hosted the 2010 Africa Cup of Nations from 10 January to 31 January, featuring 16 nations and culminating in Egypt’s third consecutive title. The tournament spurred construction of the Estádio 11 de Novembro and other venues, establishing a model the government now cites to revive tourism and position Luanda as a green-sport hub.

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Tom Brady Wins

Team Brady, backed by Tom Brady, won the inaugural Luanda Grand Prix, delivering the event’s first local victory.
The Luanda race served as the fifth round of the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship on September 12-13.
Visit Angola sponsored Will Smith’s Westbrook Racing team, linking the event to Angola’s tourism branding.
The E1 series markets itself as a green-technology sport, mirroring Formula E’s environmental focus.

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