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The Ocean Race Atlantic: DMG MORI Global One takes lead

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The Ocean Race Atlantic: 11th Hour Racing leads amid rougher DMG MORI Global One takes lead

The inaugural edition of The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026 has entered transitioned from extreme weather to a high-speed final sprint toward Lorient, France. After navigating a demanding phase as crews navigate extreme weather conditions across the North Atlantic. The fleet is currently facing of winds exceeding 30 knots and a violent sea state, which sailors report has state that made sleeping, eating, and moving on board basic tasks “nearly impossible”. impossible”, the leading teams have entered the final stages of their 3,000-nautical-mile passage from New York. As of September 6, 11th Hour Racing, skippered by Francesca Clapcich, maintains its lead. The team is followed by Paul Meilhat’s United by 9, the Ocean in second place conditions have shifted significantly, with the top four boats experiencing flat water and fast reaching conditions. Kojiro Shiraishi’s DMG MORI Global One in third. This leading trio has successfully pulled ahead of a low-pressure system that continues to impact the rest of overtaken the fleet. Team Malizia, which previously held an early lead, has dropped previous leader, 11th Hour Racing, to fourth place after striking an object at high speed. hold first place. The incident caused damage to its port foil; although the team has performed repairs and returned to Japanese entry is currently reaching speeds near 30 knots, benefiting from a strong pace, its ability strategic move to use the foil south that provided an optimum wind angle. United by the Ocean follows in second, with 11th Hour Racing in third. Team Malizia remains limited. With in fourth place. While the top competitors are closely grouped, crews are currently prioritizing boat performance over 2,000 nautical miles remaining, direct tactical maneuvering. Forecasts indicate that lighter winds near the race continues toward French coast may slow progress and potentially compress the finish in Lorient, France. standings further before arrivals, which are expected around Thursday, September 10, 2026.

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  1. 2026-09-09 23:16 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic: DMG MORI Global One takes lead
  2. 2026-09-06 22:06 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic: 11th Hour Racing leads amid rougher
  3. 2026-09-05 10:43 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic: 11th Hour Racing takes lead
  4. 2026-09-04 17:52 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic begins New York to Lorient sprint
  5. 2026-09-04 17:40 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic begins New York to Lorient sprint
  6. 2026-09-02 09:13 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic begins New York to Lorient sprint
  7. 2026-09-01 17:54 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic begins New York to Lorient sprint
  8. 2026-09-01 10:36 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic begins New York to Lorient sprint
  9. 2026-09-01 04:54 UTC The Ocean Race Atlantic competition

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