Overview
- SVR‑Lazartigue led nearly the entire Le Havre–Fort‑de‑France course to secure the Ultim victory in about 10 days.
- Laperche shared the win with co‑skipper Franck Cammas, a breakthrough after their two runner‑up finishes in previous two‑handed Transats on the same route.
- At 28, Laperche stepped directly into the elite Ultim class after excelling on the Figaro circuit, including a La Solitaire win in 2022.
- Gabart, 42, has eased away from top‑level racing and entrusted his giant trimaran’s campaign to the Laperche–Cammas pairing.
- Laperche has set the solo Route du Rhum next year as his next major objective.