The Frenchman had just been named as team manager of the French AC38 campaign – a role that mirrors his previously announced position with the syndicate’s parallel operation, the DS Automobiles France SailGP Team – and he was clearly pleased as punch to be at the centre of one of the most complex and compelling projects in Grand Prix yacht racing.
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More than just yet another Cup contract – for the patriotic Presti this latest AC appointment is a return home. After decades embedded in foreign campaigns, including Italy and the United States, the opportunity to lead a French challenge carries a deeper meaning.
“It’s a dream job,” he confesses. “Being here with the French flag means something for me. I feel the responsibility.”
