France misses SailGP Auckland due to boat issues

Friday 17 January 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 17 Jan 2025, 1:15pm

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The French team will not compete in the SailGP event in Auckland this weekend. The team was forced to withdraw after experiencing delays with their new F50 boat's wingsail. This means the regatta will proceed without the full 12-team fleet.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 17 Jan 2025, 8:12am

   SailGP Auckland: France ruled out of NZ regatta due to issue with wingsail on new boat (opens in new tab)

2. RNZFri 17 Jan 2025, 1:15pm

   Boat setback forces France out of SailGP Auckland (opens in new tab)