America’s Cup: Ainslie’s GB1 adds Richard Mille to sponsor roster Sport Business Britain’s America’s Cup challenger expanded its sponsorship portfolio overnight, adding timekeeper Richard Mille to its roster. GB1, the British competitor in a competition with the world’s oldest international trophy, is led by Sir Ben Ainslie and will take part in the 38th America’s Cup next year in Naples. The boats are out in Italy this [...]
Former Goldman Sachs and HSBC chief to run America’s Cup Sport Business A former Goldman Sachs and HSBC boss has been appointed the first chief executive of the newly-formed America’s Cup Partnership. America’s Cup Partnership was set up following a new commercial agreement between the defending champions, The Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron, and the British challenger, The Royal Yacht Squadron. And Marzio Perrelli, former chief executive [...]
America’s Cup chaos as US entry withdraws two days before deadline Sport Business US sailing team American Magic has withdrawn from the next America’s Cup after British entry Athena and holders New Zealand signed a new commercial deal. American Magic, whose founders include Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske, cited issues with the present structure, insisting it “does not provide the framework for American Magic to operate a [...]
Naples, Italy to host 2027 America’s Cup with PM Meloni backing May 15, 2025 Naples in Italy will host the 38th America’s Cup after holders New Zealand were unable to stage the sailing regatta in their own country. The Aotearoa government rejected attempts by Emirates Team New Zealand after the Kiwis won the last event in Barcelona, beating Sir Ben Ainslie and Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s challenger Britannia. “While the [...]
America’s Cup: Government reject New Zealand attempt to host on home soil March 31, 2025 America’s Cup winners New Zealand will not defend their title at home in Auckland after the nation’s government refused to back plans for the 2027 regatta. New Zealand are double defending champions having won the 36th America’s Cup in 2021 in Auckland before successfully winning a second consecutive title in Barcelona. The Government of Catalonia, [...]