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Ainslie steps down as SailGP driver

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March 2024

Sir Ben Ainslie, who is both CEO, skipper and co-helmsman of the British America's Cup team INEOS Britannia, and CEO and skipper of the SailGP entry.

Ainslie steps down as SailGP driver

Emirates Great Britain, has stood down as SailGP 'driver' (in the league parlance). His INEOS Britannia co-helmsman - and fellow Olympic Finn gold medallist - Giles Scott will take over steering duties on the SailGP F50 catamaran.

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