SailGP Auckland Analysis

SailGP Auckland Analysis

Author: Justin Chisholm February 16, 2026 Duration: 46:47

Justin Chisholm and Magnus Wheatley discuss the recent SailGP regatta in Auckland, New Zealand, which was marred by a serious collision between the Kiwi and French teams. They delve into the implications of the crash, safety concerns in the league, and the need for changes in race formats. The hosts analyze team performances, including the Americans, French, Australians, Italians, and the Spanish, and discuss the impact of technical issues on racing outcomes. They also explore financial aspects of SailGP, including team valuations and potential future developments in the league, and speculate on whether the spilt-fleet format is now here to stay.

Image © Simon Bruty for SailGP


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Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 100

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