British Team Wins SailGP Series for the First Time - Emirates Great Britain triumphs in SailGP’s dramatic fifth-season finale
The fifth season of SailGP has concluded with Emirates Great Britain clinching the top prize. Led by Olympic champion Dylan Fletcher, the British team secured second place in Abu Dhabi and won $2 million. The German team, meanwhile, finished ninth overall after a mixed season of highs and lows.
The German SailGP team, backed by Thomas Riedel and Sebastian Vettel, wrapped up their second season in ninth place. Their campaign was marked by inconsistency, with a record penalty in the first half but strong performances later on. Victories in Sassnitz and Lake Geneva provided late-season highlights.
The Abu Dhabi finale saw the German team place seventh, a modest finish after their struggles earlier in the season. Skipper Erik Kosegarten-Heil acknowledged the British team’s success, congratulating them on their strong performance.
Emirates Great Britain narrowly beat New Zealand to claim second place in the final standings. The Australian team, led by Tom Slingsby, finished third overall. The British victory capped off a competitive season, with Fletcher’s crew proving dominant in key races.
Looking ahead, the German team has set their sights on improving consistency for the next season. Their second campaign showed flashes of potential but also exposed areas needing refinement. Meanwhile, Emirates Great Britain’s triumph confirms their status as a leading force in SailGP.
