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Britain Wins Shortened SailGP Saint‑Tropez After Day Two Is Canceled

Weather warnings canceled day two, fixing the results from the opening races.

Overview

  • The second race day in Saint‑Tropez was scrapped due to severe weather alerts, and organizers did not reschedule the program.
  • Weekend standings were taken from day one results, with Great Britain first, New Zealand second and Spain third.
  • Germany closed the opening day with a runner‑up finish in the final race, adding a confidence boost after its Sassnitz breakthrough.
  • Saint‑Tropez featured the first race use of longer, thinner F50 rudders after an 18‑month test, with SailGP targeting higher cavitation thresholds and fewer damages.
  • The Brazil and USA boats returned to competition after heavy crash repairs in Sassnitz, and the series moves to Geneva next weekend.