Insider Tip . . . SailGP CEO Russell Coutts expects to see Artemis going head-to-head with the Australians and Spanish in the Grand Final.
This is despite U.S. SailGP driver Taylor Canfield returning to the American F50 for next week’s crucial Dubai event. Canfield was sidelined through injury for the last event in Geneva, where they ended up last with Nil points.
His return will be welcomed at this pivotal moment for the American team, sitting in fourth place overall, as they attempt to secure the last place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Final.
There are just two events remaining before the Championship-deciding three-boat showdown, Australia’s Bonds Flying Roos and Spain’s Los Gallos are qualified, barring accidents, and six points separate the teams currently ranked third, fourth and fifth.
Although it’s technically possible for nine teams to still qualify, the spotlight will be on three teams when racing begins in Dubai . . . Sweden’s Artemis, the United States and Emirates GBR are the leading contenders.
But if the Brits fail to show-up with any sort of improvement on recent performances, then the DP Automobiles FRA and Canada’s North Star teams will also fancy their chances.
The Emirates Dubai Sail Grand Prix takes place on 21-22 November, ahead of the Championship-deciding Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix 2026 Season Grand Final on 28-29 November.
The winner of the Final Race at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix – a winner take all race – where the top three teams clash for the championship title, will win a staggering $2 million (£1,495,383) prize.
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