Switzerland SailGP Team charges into penultimate event of 2025 Season

by Switzerland SailGP Team 4 Oct 00:43 AEST 4-5 October 2025

Canada NorthStar SailGP Team helmed by Giles Scott leads Switzerland SailGP Team helmed by Sebastien Schneiter during a practice session ahead of the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix held in Cadiz, Spain © Jason Ludlow for SailGP

Fresh off their podium finish in Geneva just two weeks ago, the Swiss SailGP Team heads back to Cádiz, Andalusia for the third time to compete at the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix. Racing takes place this weekend, October 4 - 5, from 15:30 - 17:00 CEST.

The event marks Stop 11 on the Rolex 2025 SailGP calendar - the final European leg of the season and the critical penultimate showdown before the high-stakes Rolex SailGP 2025 Grand Final in Abu Dhabi (29 - 30 November), where the overall 2025 Championship title will be decided.

The Swiss team's recent success on home waters last month, securing their second podium in just four events, was a defining moment in their season.

The team's strong performance in Geneva highlighted not just their progress on the racecourse, but also their rising momentum and growing confidence as contenders in the global racing championship.

Since Los Angeles back in March, the Swiss crew has held steady in 7th place overall - a position that reflects both consistency and potential. Now, with just two events remaining in the season, CEO Boet Brinkgreve says the focus is clear: take each race as it comes, sharpen execution, and build on the team's upward trajectory. His message is simple: "No fear. Full speed. One purpose."

Reflecting on Geneva:

Brinkgreve said: "Geneva marked a historic milestone for our team and a powerful demonstration of what can be achieved through hard work, trust, and belief.

"Off the water, it was just as impactful. The energy from the home crowd was incredible, and we had the opportunity to showcase not only the thrill of SailGP but also Switzerland's strength and growing presence on a global sporting stage.

"Geneva proved what's possible for this team. Now, we carry that momentum with us into Cádiz, ready to race in front of passionate Spanish fans and we are already looking further ahead, with a clear and ambitious vision for next season."

On the racing in Cadiz:

Driver Sebastien Schneiter said: "Our strategy remains simple: keep building, race by race. We're continuing on the same path that brought us success in Geneva - working every day to improve, staying focused, and building confidence through consistency.

"Now we're back in Cádiz - a venue we know well. The forecast is looking light so far, so we could see similar conditions to Geneva, which would mean racing with the big foils and potentially a reduced crew. Sunday might bring a bit more breeze, but we'll see how the forecast evolves.

"Either way, it's always exciting to race here. Compared to Geneva, we'll definitely be dealing with more sea state and some waves, which adds another challenge, but one we're ready for."

He continued:

"We know with the points we have overall, we won't make it to the Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, so these last two events give us a real opportunity to push hard, take some risks, and focus on learning as much as we can for next season.

"We have nothing to lose - and a lot to gain. It's actually a great position to be in: with less pressure than the top teams fighting for every point, we can be bold, test new things, and still aim for top results.

"We're excited to race in front of another big crowd here in Cádiz and continue building momentum as a team heading into the end of this Season and the start of next."

Practical Information:

Race Day 1 - Saturday: 15:30 - 17:00 CEST Race Day 2 - Sunday: 15:30 - 17:00 CEST

How to Watch: Broadcast live on Blue Sport and SailGP's YouTube channel.

Swiss Crew Line-Up: