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Emirates GBR Driver Giles Scott handles foiling F50 for the first time in Sydney

Saturday 24 February 2024

Giles Scott, who stepped into Sir Ben Ainslie’s shoes as driver of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, got his first taste of flying an F50 during racing on Sydney Harbour today as the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix got underway. The big winds that were forecast failed to materialise, instead the 10 competing teams had to have their eyes out of the boat, as the shifty, variable southerly breeze osculated in both speed and direction, making for a tricky day on the water, especially for those new to SailGP. Read more

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