“We have a boat.” Ainslie outlines GB1 progress as America’s Cup build-up intensifies
“We have a boat,” says Sir Ben Ainslie, team principal for GB1, the British challenger of record for the...
Ben Ainslie
All Sir Ben Ainslie’s latest news, including his astonishment at being fired by Ineos Britannia, his tough decision to step down as driver of Great Britain’s SailGP team, how he’s supporting women to take the driving seat in competitive sailing and his trajectory with Athena Racing towards the next America’s Cup.
Italian sailor Andrea Tesei joins Britain’s America’s Cup challenge
Andrea Tesei has joined GB1, the British challenger for the 38th America’s Cup. Tesei is a former skier who...
Ratcliffe and Ainslie dispute ownership of £180m America’s Cup boat
A dispute has developed between British businessman Jim Ratcliffe and Olympic sailor Ben Ainslie over the ownership of a...
Britain’s America’s Cup team reveals new ‘GB1’ identity and names helm
Britain’s America’s Cup Team, representing Challenger of Record Royal Yacht Squadron Racing Ltd, has introduced the ‘GB1’ identity as...
America’s Cup: Athena Racing appoints Ian Walker as CEO
Athena Racing has appointed Ian Walker as chief executive officer for its America’s Cup challenge. Walker brings experience from...
America’s Cup partnership marks new governance era after year of turmoil
The America’s Cup, the oldest international sporting trophy, is entering a new phase of shared governance with the formation...
Tension ramps up over host city announcement for America’s Cup
It should have been a moment of celebration and coming together. But instead this Wednesday’s official ceremony to announce...
America’s Cup statement spat: teams argue about ‘transparency’
It’s been quite the 24 hours in MIN‘s inbox as Athena Racing, American Magic and Emirates Team New Zealand...
Ineos abandons America’s Cup challenge amid Ben Ainslie dispute
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos Britannia team has confirmed it will not compete in the 38th America’s Cup, following the conclusion...
America’s Cup: New Zealand Rugby sues Ineos over sponsorship fee
New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has launched legal action against Ineos, the multinational chemicals company owned by British billionaire Sir...
‘Astounded’ Ainslie dropped from Ineos Britannia
Sir Ben Ainslie has issued a statement sharing his astonishment after being essentially fired by Ineos Britannia and Sir...
