RENAULT SPONSORING PIRIS AND RIVERO’S 60-FOOT IMOCA 20th Oct 2010
Antonio Piris and Pachi Rivero’s 60-foot IMOCA will be flying the colours of Renault in the next Barcelona World Race. The car firm, which for the second time running is one of the main partners of the race wished to support and give its name to the boat sailed by the duo from Cantabria.
Since Piris and Rivero joined forces both sailors have been working tirelessly following an intensive training and boat preparation schedule, including the New York – Barcelona Record and the Vuelta España the Round Spain Race this summer, in which they finished in a worthy fourth place. The huge challenge to compete in the Barcelona World Race, which Pachi will be racing for the second time, now has Renault's backing, with the team set to take the start on December 31st buoyed by high morale and good prospects. They also know each other very well, having sailed together since childhood. Pachi having taken part in the previous Barcelona World Race aboard Mutua Madrileña with Bubi Sansó is of course an advantage for the duo.
What they said…
Pachi Rivero : “The fact that Renault is backing us is an honour. It’s great news for us, but it is also a great responsibility.”
Antonio “Toño”, co-skipper : “For us, this is like a reward for all of our hard work over the past few months. We are going to put everything we have into this race and we won't let down the people who put their confidence in us.”
