Team Monaco claims first E1 podium with Luanda silver
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Team Monaco has secured its first podium finish in the E1 electric powerboat series, taking second place in Luanda in the team's fifth race of the season.
Luanda delivered Team Monaco its best result yet in the E1 Series, with the Principality's electric powerboat crew recovering from early race damage to finish second and claim a first podium in the championship's electric RaceBird class.
The result comes in the team's fifth outing of their debut season, suggesting a competitive trajectory that will encourage those who backed the programme from the outset. Recovering from mid-race adversity to stand on the podium is precisely the kind of result that builds confidence in a new outfit still finding its rhythm against more established E1 teams.
Founded with strong links to the Principality, Team Monaco carries the flag for a nation with deep roots in elite motorsport and maritime competition. A second place in Luanda is a signal that the project is maturing, with further race dates in the season still to come.