TEAM NEWS: THE WING FOIL RACING TOUR RESUMES IN TÜRKIYE !
Wild conditions open the competition on the Bosphorus.
The 2025 Audi WingFoil Racing World Cup Türkiye kicked off in Istanbul with winds blasting in between 25 and 35 knots, pushing both athletes and gear to their limits. Against the iconic Bosphorus backdrop, 55 riders from 14 nations took on four long-distance races on day one, each starting with a full-throttle rabbit start.
Team riders Francesco and Bastien at the front of the field on their Racer FSP Pro, Pulse Race and Ypra Race foils.
A solid start from Francesco !
GONG’s Francesco Cappuzzo came out firing: Race 1 win, strong comebacks in Races 3 and 4, and holding 3rd overall after day one with points razor-close at the top. He switched between 6.0 and 5.5 Pulse Race wings with the Ypra Race 540 to match the shifting gusts. Conditions demanded constant gear changes and sharp decision-making, with gusts punishing any lapse in control. Team mate Bastien Escofet also thrived in the heavy breeze, showcasing consistency and tactical focus to stay in the front pack.
Wing foiler : Francesco, GONG Team Rider, with his Ypra Race 540.
Day two action?
Next up: six qualification races where speed, stamina, and mental toughness will decide Medal Series spots. The GONG crew is locked in and ready to push harder.
As Francesco put it on his account: “Tomorrow — time to pushhhhhh!” 🚀💥
Wing Pulse Race Aramid CZ
Foil Ypra Race V3 - Carbon HM 112
Foil Front Wing Ypra Race V3
Foil Stab Ypra Race V3
