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The Emirates Great Britain driver’s story isn’t just about getting back in the game. It’s about chewing through setbacks, swallowing pride, and pushing past the quiet fear that maybe the F50 wheel would never be his again.
After losing the driver’s role in Season 1, Fletcher admits the blow was brutal. “It felt like that could be it – I might never drive an F50 again. I’ll never forget walking into the 49er Worlds a few months later… the boat was gone, I was no longer in SailGP, just standing on the sidelines wondering what I could do to get back.
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Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher back to helm F50
18-08-2025
Fletcher’s team, cheered on by a roaring hometown crowd, had looked sharp all weekend but fell just short in a shortened, high-drama final on the Solent. The Swiss SailGP Team, skippered by Sebastian Schneiter, grabbed third — a first-ever finals appearance for the team, and a weekend they won’t forget anytime soon.
Burling was all business on the podium. “Challenging conditions, but the team delivered,” he said. “We’re proud to be heading into the European swing as leaders.
23-07-2025