MAPFRE
MAPFRE
Spanish team MAPFRE return for a second consecutive edition following a successful debut in 2014-15, which saw them claim podium finishes four times.
Team Info
COUNTRY
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Spain
MAPFRE return to the Volvo Ocean Race and their goal could not be clearer – to win the Volvo Ocean Race trophy for the first time in Spain’s history.
Skipper Xabi Fernández has built a mixed and multinational squad brimming with honours – from Olympic gold medallists and America’s Cup winners, to some of the most highly regarded offshore sailors on the planet.
After finishing in fourth place last time out, it’s fair to say that MAPFRE look stronger than ever before in 2017-18.
Crew
Sailing squad
Shore crew
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Íñigo Losada
Physical trainer, Nutrition & Logistics
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Neal McDonald
Performance Manager & Reserve crew
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María Bertrand
Logistics Manager
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Gonzalo Fernández de Velasco “Nervio”
Boatbuilding & composites
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Santiago Pablos
Boat captain
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Antonio Piris “Talpi"
Shore Crew Manager
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Juan Pinacho
Rigger
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Pedro Campos
CEO
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César Elízaga
Executive Director
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Alejandro Varela
Media & Communications Director
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Miguel Solans
CFO
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MAPFRE Race Review
Led by Xabi Fernández, MAPFRE went into the Race as title favourites and consistently posted podium after podium – taking them closer to Spain's first ever Race win than ever before... -
Late change of heart sees MAPFRE lose out
The Spanish team has been overtaken by Team Brunel on the final night of Leg 11 -
Arrivals in Gothenburg: full replay
It was a thrilling end to Leg 10 with Brunel and MAPFRE locked in a tight chase right down to the finish line after the 1300nm sprint around the British Isles and across the punishing North Sea. -
Arrivals in Cardiff: MAPFRE
The teams face-off into Cardiff following the crucial double points trans-Atlantic sprint. Watch as MAPFRE cross the line. -
Arrivals in Newport: full replay
It was a thrilling end to Leg 8 and a very close finish in Newport after 5700 nm from Itajaí. Watch as MAPFRE, Brunel Sailing, Vestas 11th hour Racing and Dongfeng Race Team battle it out. -
MAPFRE leads the Volvo Ocean Race fleet out of Itajaí to Newport, Rhode Island
Large crowds were on hand to see MAPFRE lead the Volvo Ocean Race fleet off on Leg 8 from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island...
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