Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Ocean Race Europe Leg 3: Herrmann Back as Malizia’s Early Gamble Fails, Holcim Redress Poised to Shift Table

Biotherm tightened its grip with bonus points at the first gate as the fleet races from Cartagena to Nice.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Stage three covers roughly 650 to 665 nautical miles, with arrival in Nice expected on Friday, according to race organizers.
  • Malizia broke right for a solo move early in the leg but reached the first waypoint fifth and collected no bonus points.
  • Biotherm secured two bonus points at the first gate and Arkéa Paprec took one, extending pressure on the chasers.
  • The current overall standings list Biotherm on 25 points, Arkéa Paprec on 18, and Malizia on 13.
  • A jury ruling tied to the Kiel start collision will be applied after this leg, granting Holcim‑PRB average-result redress that could move them ahead of Malizia depending on outcomes.