The latest episode of SailGP’s behind-the-scenes docuseries, Racing on the Edge, produced in partnership with Rolex, highlights a significant milestone in the championship’s history—SailGP’s debut in South America. Episode 3, titled ‘This is Us’, follows the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team during the Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix, a landmark event showcasing the sport to a new, racing-enthusiastic audience.
The episode is available on SailGP’s YouTube and can be accessed on various broadcasters worldwide. It provides an intimate look at the pressures faced by the team as they compete in front of their home crowd for the first time. Team CEO Alan Adler notes the importance of the event: “This event means a lot for our country. As a Brazilian, you feel really proud that your country has become part of such an exclusive global calendar.”
However, the episode also illustrates the challenges faced by the team, including a technical issue that prevented the Brazilian F50 from competing in the opening races. Rather than dwelling on this setback, the docuseries explores the resilience required to regroup under pressure as fans eagerly awaited the team’s performance.
Viewers gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the emotions and mindset of the athletes and support staff navigating this high-pressure environment. Martine Grael, leader of the Mubadala Brazil SailGP Team and a two-time Olympic champion, candidly discusses the challenges of competing at home, acknowledging her struggle with confidence. She emphasizes the need for a strong mindset when racing at this level: “I need to keep being myself, but I also need to have a thicker skin.”
Beyond the race itself, the episode captures the broader implications of SailGP’s arrival in Brazil, inspiring a new audience and highlighting the sport’s potential growth across South America. The atmosphere surrounding the event showcases the excitement and anticipation from the local community.
Fans can look forward to the next event, the Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix in Portsmouth, taking place on July 25-26, and are encouraged to secure their tickets soon to avoid disappointment. Further details can be found at SailGP.com/Portsmouth.
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