The British Sail GP team says it is unfazed by it's status as defending champions as they head in to the 2026 season.

Their driver, Dylan Fletcher, is an Olympic gold medallist, winning in Tokyo in the 49er class alongside Stuart Bithe, who joins Fletcher in the Emirates Great Britain Sail GP team.

He told Jason Pine that the win at the season's opener in Perth is positive, but he knows there are some teams yet to show their strength.

"Obviously the Spanish and the Blacks weren't sailing, so we know we're missing two top teams."

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The British Sail GP team says it is unfazed by it's status as defending champions as they head in to the 2026 season.
Their driver, Dylan Fletcher, is an Olympic gold medallist, winning in Tokyo in the 49er class alongside Stuart Bithe, who joins Fletcher in the Emirates Great Britain Sail GP team.
He told Jason Pine that the win at the season's opener in Perth is positive, but he knows there are some teams yet to show their strength.
"Obviously the Spanish and the Blacks weren't sailing, so we know we're missing two top teams."
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Weekend Sport with Jason Pine on Newstalk ZB brings you all the action and reaction to the sporting weekend.

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

Dylan Fletcher: British Sail GP Driver and Olympic Gold Medalist says there's no difference in the mindset of the defending champs

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