Catastrophic crash at SailGP Auckland leaves two sailors injured, racing abandoned

An aerial shot of Black Foils SailGP Team helmed by Peter Burling and DS Automobiles SailGP Team France helmed by Quentin Delapierre colliding during Race 3, on Race Day 1 of the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix in Auckland, New Zealand. Saturday 14 February 2026. Rolex SailGP Championship Event 2 2026 Season. Photo: Simon Bruty for SailGP. Handout image supplied by SailGP

Racing was abandoned at the Auckland SailGP event today after a horrific crash between the New Zealand Black Foils SailGP Team and DS Automobiles SailGP Team France. Two sailors, Louis Sinclair (NZL) and Manon Audinet (FRA), were taken to hospital for their injuries but are reported as stable

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