Overview
- The 57th edition left Perros-Guirec on a three‑leg course of about 2,200 miles that runs to Vigo, includes a stop in Pornichet, and ends in Le Havre.
- All 36 sailors race the same Figaro Beneteau 3 monohull, which makes boat speed equal and turns the focus to tactics, weather choices, and endurance.
- Former winners Tom Dolan and Nicolas Lunven are back in the field, while two‑time champion Yoann Richomme withdrew with broken ribs and was replaced by Martin Le Pape.
- Le Figaro TV is broadcasting the start live and will air nightly highlight shows at 20:00 with short video updates throughout each day.
- Contenders to watch include Loïs Berrehar, Arno Biston, Hugo Dhallenne, and 20‑year‑old Tom Goron, with Paul Morvan aiming for a top‑five and Dhallenne setting a podium goal.