SailGP announces return to UK in 2025 with new Rolex sponsorship

dailymail.co.uk — November 21, 2024 at 09:01 PM UTC

SailGP will return to the UK in 2025, with a race scheduled in Portsmouth on July 19-20. This marks a home event for Team GB's CEO, Sir Ben Ainslie, who stepped down as driver earlier this year. The championship will feature a new long-term sponsorship deal with Swiss watchmaker Rolex, known for its ties to Formula One. This partnership aims to enhance the sport's profile and aligns with SailGP's mission to innovate sailing. The fifth edition of SailGP begins this weekend in Dubai, with a total of 14 races planned for the season, concluding in Abu Dhabi next November.

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