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An engrossing conversation ensues as Ben Ainslie, the esteemed founder and director of Athena Racing, delves into his aspirations for the future alongside his wife Georgie, former Sky Sports presenter and host of the podcast series ‘Performance People’. Their lively exchange provides a rare glimpse of the behind-the-scenes action of the SailGP Grand Final series and the America’s Cup teams. Despite bidding adieu to his CEO role at Athena Racing recently, Ainslie anticipates an exciting future.
With a no-nonsense approach, Ainslie remains committed to his teams, adhering to a simple principle - doing ‘whatever is right for the team’. While he admits to the complexities of balancing his sporting career with the business side of things, the depth of his dedication is undeniable. He candidly shares his thoughts about his potential contribution, noting it’s not singularly his choice, but rests on what is best for the team.