Charlie Dalin and Sébastien Simon Lead Vendée Globe as Fleet Faces Severe Storm

The leading duo has widened their gap from the rest of the fleet but must navigate a dangerous weather system in the Southern Ocean.

Charlie Dalin (Macif) and Sébastien Simon (Groupe Dubreuil) are leading the Vendée Globe, with Dalin holding a narrow 41-nautical-mile advantage over Simon as of Tuesday evening.
The two skippers have taken a more southern route, gaining a significant lead of over 300 nautical miles ahead of third-placed Yoann Richomme (Paprec Arkéa).
A major storm system with 7-meter waves and winds exceeding 50 knots is expected to hit the leaders on Wednesday, posing a significant challenge.
Trailing competitors have opted for a more northeasterly course to avoid the worst of the storm, prioritizing safety over immediate speed.
Further back in the fleet, conditions remain tough as the skippers approach the Cape of Good Hope, with significant weather challenges forecast for the coming days.