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Eight-time grand prix winner Daniel Ricciardo and six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez traded wheels for sails with the Alinghi Red Bull Racing America’s Cup team.
Daniel Ricciardo and Marc Marquez competed in high-speed sailing with America’s Cup team Alinghi Red Bull Racing before the Spanish Grand Prix. The F1 driver and six-time MotoGP champion raced on AC40 yachts, hitting speeds of nearly 90km/h along Barcelona’s seafront. Ricciardo emerged victorious over Marquez, who noted the unique feeling of speed on the water. Marquez highlighted the smooth foiling experience, while Ricciardo drew parallels between boat and car aerodynamics. Both athletes enjoyed the challenge and finesse required for high-speed sailing, with Marquez and Ricciardo acknowledging the similarities between the two disciplines.
