Mistral Mayhem in St Tropez and why SailGP had its back to the wall for event 9

Two broken boats, a relentless schedule and concerns around key elements of the fleet of F50s, once again SailGP had it's back against the wall. This time it was the build up to the event in St Tropez that was causing the stress and pressure. And then the weather threw a few curved balls into the mix. Whether you were on the shore on or a boat, the French SailGP was a nail biting affair and yet it was also a regatta that ended up being far more 'normal' than any of the others this season! Plus, SailGP continues to draw the attention of F1 drivers, here's what one made of it after a full on experience along with our full report on the Mistral mayhem in St Tropez.