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Yoann Richomme Maintains Lead in Tight Vendée Globe Race

Charlie Dalin closes the gap to 50 miles, while Yannick Bestaven faces potential withdrawal due to severe damage.

  • Yoann Richomme continues to lead the Vendée Globe, with a 50-mile advantage over Charlie Dalin as of Sunday morning.
  • Richomme and Dalin are navigating the northeastern route away from Brazil's coast, with Dalin recovering significant ground over the past 12 hours.
  • Sébastien Simon, currently in third place, has also gained on the leaders, narrowing his gap by 82 miles since Saturday evening.
  • Yannick Bestaven, the previous race winner, is struggling with an unsteerable boat after losing his rudder system and may be forced to abandon the race.
  • Six skippers, including Richomme and Dalin, have passed the Cap Horn, transitioning into the final Atlantic stretch of the race.
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