Dongfeng captured by drone
It's already game on for the Chinese team.
With just 240 days to go until race start, Dongfeng Race Team's on-water training is already well underway – as seen in this epic drone footage taken in Lisbon.
Charles Caudrelier's team is the first to take delivery of their re-fitted Volvo Ocean 65 ahead of the 2017-18 edition, and he will be looking to make the most of that time advantage as he tests out potential sailors.
Whoever makes it onboard the Chinese boat will need to be at the top of their game – the French skipper is looking to improve on last race's third placed finish, by getting his hands on the Volvo Ocean Race trophy.