The Red Bull Italy SailGP Articles
Two days. Twelve boats. One million-dollar finish line. It’s the ultimate test of precision, pressure, and performance — where three can race, but only one can win sailing’s most coveted crown and the US $2 million top prize.
The Format: Two Days, One Champion Hosted at Mina Zayed Marina, the Abu Dhabi Grand Final will see all 12 national teams take to the line for two intense days of fleet racing.
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One race. One champion. No second chances.
27-11-2025
The event was billed as one of the highlights of the Rolex SailGP Championship, and it did not disappoint. Racing unfolded in classic Saint-Tropez fashion: turquoise waters, glittering sunshine, and a breeze that built into a cauldron of unpredictability.
Mistral Mayhem on Day One Twelve international teams lined up with their 18-metre wingsails, foils and rudders primed, but it was the breeze that stole the show. With gusts spiralling across the bay and a steep sea state, crews were forced into split-second decisions.
18-09-2025
SailGP has today announced that the Red Bull Italy SailGP Team, has officially been acquired by a consortium of accomplished investors and sports industry leaders, including Hollywood royalty, Anne Hathaway. The consortium is led by Muse Capital founding partner, Assia Grazioli-Venier, and luxury brand entrepreneur, Gian Luca Passi de Preposulo, with one of the world’s most decorated sailors and SailGP icon, Jimmy Spithill, as CEO and co-owner.
29-05-2025