Power rankingSailGPJun 8, 2026, 6:37 AM· #111 of 282 in sports

SailGP Power Rankings: Australia's Flying Roos Dominate as US Team Climbs the Leaderboard

Following a dramatic New York Sail Grand Prix, Tom Slingsby's Australian crew has cemented its status as the team to beat in SailGP Season 6, while Emirates GBR and a resilient US squad round out the top three.

Championship Leaders 40%The Chasing Pack 35%Rebuilding Squads 25%
Championship Leaders
Focused on maintaining consistency, executing clean starts, and managing the immense pressure of the three-boat finals.
The Chasing Pack
Emphasizing aggressive fleet racing, overcoming penalties, and finding the raw boat speed needed to disrupt the established leaders.
Rebuilding Squads
Focused on survival, integrating new crew members, and recovering from catastrophic boat damage to salvage their seasons.

What's not represented

  • · Local organizing committees managing the logistics of hosting the massive F50 fleet
  • · The umpires who have to make split-second penalty decisions in 100 km/h races

Why this matters

SailGP represents the absolute cutting edge of competitive sailing, combining 100 km/h foiling catamarans with a global stadium-racing format. Tracking the form guide reveals not just athletic dominance, but how teams are mastering complex aerospace-grade technology under immense physical pressure.

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