The blues pumped at the SailGP Tour in Dubai

A month and a half after their victory in Cadiz, this weekend in Dubai the Blues are participating in round seven of the SailGP International Circuit, where they are third overall behind Australia and New Zealand.

victorious in the Cadiz race area on September 25, The French team led by Quentin Delabier will hope to continue its momentum on Saturday and Sunday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. After a month-and-a-half break, the fighting is expected to be intense on the waters of the Persian Gulf. Third in the SailGP general classification after six races behind Australians Tom Slingsby and New Zealand’s Peter Burling, the Blues will try to defend their new position and position.

“In terms of ranking, we exceeded what we expected, Delabier, pilot of the French F50 (a 15-meter flying bird), commented. Few people have seen where we are today. What we remember above all is our state of mind and our way of sailing together. For a young team that is being built, this remains a challenge, but one that motivates us and gives us the ability to attack in the second part of the season. »

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