SailGP Collision: Black Foils' Traumatic High-Speed Crash

New Zealand's Black Foils team and France's DS Team were involved in a high-speed collision at the SailGP event in Auckland. Two sailors were injured, and the boats were heavily damaged. As the crash remains under investigation, both teams will miss the next race in Sydney.

A high-speed collision at the SailGP event in Auckland has left New Zealand's Black Foils team and DS Team France grappling with injuries and damages.

Black Foils' grinder Louis Sinclair suffered serious leg injuries requiring surgery, while French strategist Manon Audinet was hospitalized with abdominal injuries. The incident, involving foiling catamarans capable of over 100 kph, shook all involved.

Despite positive updates on Sinclair's recovery, both teams will miss the upcoming Sydney race due to damage. Team France is prioritized for repairs, as they were deemed not at fault. With Black Foils now trailing significantly, their championship hopes appear slim.

(With inputs from agencies.)