(CercleFinance.com) – Armel Le Cléac’h crossed the finish line yesterday in 3rd position of the first edition of the Arkéa Ultim Challenge Armel Le Cléac’h has been an ambassador for Lexus France since 2020 and drives a Lexus every day RX 450h+.
The first edition of the Arkéa Ultim Challenge kept all its promises by establishing itself as one of the most difficult sailing races in the world.
From Brest to Brest, from west to east, the race covers more than 50,000 km passing the three legendary capes – Horn, Leeuwin and Bonne Espérance.
Armel managed to take his Maxi Banque Populaire XI to the end in 56 days and 8 hours at sea to get on the podium.
The characteristics of his boat are particularly impressive: 32 meters long, a mast of 38 meters, a sail area which can reach 760 m2, a mass of 16 tonnes and two gigantic foils which allow the boat to literally fly at a meter above sea level. above the water!
Xavier Riva, director of Lexus France, declared: ‘The Lexus France team followed Armel’s race with passion. We were thrilled by his exceptional performances, trembled when he experienced damage and faced storms, admired his courage and his determination to fight to the end. More than ever, Lexus France is proud to have Armel Le Cléac’h as an ambassador. ‘
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