High Stakes: Abu Dhabi Sets SailGP Stage with $2 Million Prize

SailGP's fifth season culminates in Abu Dhabi, promising challenging conditions with light winds and a compact course. Britain's team leads the board, followed by New Zealand and Australia. New Zealand's Peter Burling overcomes injury concerns, as Australia gains support from celebrities Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds. The champion will secure a $2 million prize.

In Abu Dhabi, SailGP's fifth season finale offers a $2 million prize, set against challenging light winds and a compact course. Leading the charge are Britain, New Zealand, and Australia, with Spain hoping for a last-minute upset.

Britain currently tops the leaderboard, closely pursued by New Zealand and Australia, the latter receiving notable celebrity backing from actors Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds. New Zealand's skipper Peter Burling, despite a finger injury, is confirmed fit to compete.

As the competition tightens, racers like Britain's Dylan Fletcher and Spain's Diego Botin look forward to leveraging strategic conditions in Abu Dhabi to clinch the title in what promises to be a compelling final showdown.

(With inputs from agencies.)