After hints they would not return for the next edition of the Cup, Swiss representative Alinghi will be among the action, returning as Tudor Team Alinghi. They did, however, announce the sale of Red Bull’s shareholding and removed the energy drink giant’s name from their own. American group Riptide Racing are among those teams working towards launching a viable challenge by that date. It also sees teams in agreement on the America’s Cup moving to a two-year cycle, continued commitment to the women’s and Youth America’s Cup pathways, as well as shared revenues and cost-control measures. “This is about preserving what makes the America’s Cup extraordinary while building a sustainable model that benefits everyone who shares our passion for this great competition,” Dalton said.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 22, 2025 09:31 UTC