At the heart of the intense SailGP competition, crews battled it out for supremacy on the Bermudan race course. The Spanish team claimed a resounding victory, leaving the favourites in their wake. As for the French, despite a strong finish, they were unable to maintain consistency throughout the Grand Prix.
A Spanish master stroke
Diego Botín's team put in an outstanding performance, dominating in the final race that decided the final podium of the Bermuda Grand Prix. " We manoeuvred less and covered the shortest distance, which enabled us to maintain a constant flight time and be the fastest on the water "explains Diego Botín. This victory marks their continued rise this season, positioning them as serious contenders for the final in San Francisco.
French people in difficulty
Despite an encouraging third place in the final race, the French team led by Quentin Delapierre struggled, falling to fifth overall after this event. " We must remain positive and see how we position ourselves for the future "says Bruno Dubois, Manager of the France SailGP Team. The French, who were in fourth place prior to this event, showed great prowess, but lacked consistency.
Next steps and future challenges
With three Grand Prix remaining in the season, the teams still have everything to play for. The next races in Halifax, New York and San Francisco promise to be crucial for the final standings. " We have to concentrate on each race as if it were a final "says Tom Slingsby, skipper of the Australian team, currently second in the overall rankings.
On the SailGP circuit, sailing fans can look forward to even more exciting racing as teams battle for a place in the grand final and the title of season champion.
