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Anne Hathaway-Backed Consortium Becomes First Women-Led Owner of Red Bull Italy SailGP Team

The women-led consortium aims to expand the mixed-gender championship’s commercial footprint ahead of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix.

Anne Hathaway poses during the Met Gala, an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute with this year's theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' in New York City, New York, U.S., May 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Muse Sport consortium finalized its acquisition of the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team on May 27, 2025.
  • Assia Grazioli-Venier and Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo lead the ownership group with Anne Hathaway as an investor and Jimmy Spithill named CEO and co-owner.
  • Italy SailGP currently sits eighth in the 2025 championship standings ahead of the June 7–8 New York Grand Prix.
  • SailGP reports record demand for team sales, with 10 of 12 squads now privately owned and valuations topping $50 million.
  • The new owners plan to drive commercial growth and brand innovation across the mixed-gender global racing series.