Britain has won the 2025 SailGP Championship in a dramatic final race in Abu Dhabi, beating top rivals New Zealand and Australia. The British team crossed the finish line first to claim their first SailGP title and a prize of $3.5 million.
Skipper Dylan Fletcher said the final race was “unbelievable” and praised all three teams. As their boat sped across the line, the British crew celebrated with cheers and fist pumps under the towering sail of their red and white catamaran.
Australia started the final strongly, but the lead changed several times. Fletcher, along with strategist Hannah Mills, found the best wind shifts and sailed clear in the tricky conditions. The race used a brand new 27.5-metre wing sail for the first time, adding excitement to the contest.
SailGP holds races in cities around the world, and the teams collect points during the season to qualify for the final. Britain had led the standings thanks to strong and consistent results.
New Zealand, led by Peter Burling, hoped to win their first title, while Australia aimed to win back the championship they lost in 2024. Burling raced despite injuring his finger in practice, but his team finished third.
“It’s hard losing like this, but we’re proud of our season,” said Burling. The championship was decided by a single, fast-paced race, making the win all the more special for Britain.
That is one fit cat. I dont think i could walk that far. Let a lone a cat!!!
long way for a cat to travel
it was really good and interesting I loved it good job
That’s a long way.
The owners must’ve been scared to lose their cat but in the end the cat was found by a kind person who looked after the cat after walking 1448 km.
Thats pretty amazing! Very fit cat. Surely it didn’t do it all on paw! That’s crazy!
a least the cat got home
That cat must love their family so much to travel 1448 km, by paw!
I want that cat NOW!!!!!!!!
wish i could travel that far
wow cat strong
traveled so long!
they are so cute