British sailing legend Sir Ben Ainslie is stepping down as driver of Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, as Marine Industry News reports.
The Olympic Games’ most successful sailor to date will be succeeded by fellow Olympic medallist and America’s Cup teammate Giles Scott as he intends to set his focus on the latter event.
Sir Ben will continue as chief executive and majority owner of Emirates GBR.
Announcing his decision just weeks after his final SailGP race as driver in Dubai, Sir Ben said it is “time for the next generation to come through”.
He added: “As the CEO of both Emirates GBR and the INEOS Britannia America’s Cup Team, and most importantly, a husband and father, at some point, you’ve got to realise that you can’t do everything.”
Marine Industry News has more on the story HERE.
