INEOS Britannia's Ben Ainslie steps down from SailGP helming role to focus on AC preparation.

Replacing Ainslie as helmsman on the British SailGP catamaran is double Olympic gold medallist Giles Scott – head of sailing and co-helmsman at INEOS Britannia

Image © Cameron Gregory INEOS Britannia

Ben Ainslie, skipper and CEO of the British America’s Cup Challenger of Record INEOS Britannia and the Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team, has stepped down as helmsman of the UK SailGP team to focus his attention on the America’s Cup.

Replacing Ainslie as helmsman on the British F50 catamaran is double Olympic gold …