29 Jan 2025
Sir Ben Ainslie and INEOS Brittania split sparks legal dispute
The bitter split between the skipper and the backer of the British America's Cup challenge looks set to have ramifications for the next event. INEOS Brittania, funded by billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe, last week announced it had parted ways with its skipper and chief executive Sir Ben Ainslie. The move has sparked a messy legal dispute, which could stall preparations for the 38th America's Cup. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.