There was more bad news for America’s Cup holders Emirates Team New Zealand over the Easter weekend, as Swiss syndicate Alinghi Red Bull Racing confirmed it will not be mounting a challenge for the 38th America’s Cup.
Rumours had been swirling for weeks before ARBR staff received internal confirmation via email that the planned second consecutive campaign was off.
In a statement issued to the media, the team cited its inability “to find agreement with the Defender of the America’s Cup for the future of the event” as the reason for its withdrawal.
Dylan Fletcher’s Emirates GBR won SailGP’s dramatic $2M Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, beating Australia and New Zealand in a thrilling foiling showdown. ROCKWOOL Racing claimed their first event win, Phil Robertson impressed for Italy, and Season 6 promises even more excitement.
ROCKWOOL Racing, Mubadala Brazil and Red Bull Italy top the event leaderboard after the first four fleet races of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2025 Season Grand Final, presented by Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
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PlanetSail's Matt Sheahan shares his personal thoughts on the current state of play in the 38th America's Cup.
