The Ocean Race 2022-23 Leg 5 live – Organisers warn of threat to In-Port race with storm on the horizon.

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There’s a potential cancellation that needs to be considered this morning. There is a significant storm expected, at the same time as the In-Port race.

We’ll expect a decision early today about whether the race should go ahead, but it is not expected to start the departure of Leg 5 proper on May 21.

Welcome

Hello and welcome to Eurosport’s live coverage of Leg 5 of The Ocean race 2022-23.

This is the penultimate stage of the race and is going to be a particularly important one because points will count double on this leg. All eyes will be on the tense battle at the top where leaders Team Holcim-PRB have had to speed through emergency repairs to their boat after a dismasting on Leg 4. Can 11th Hour Racing Team or Team Malizia, both just one point behind the leaders, make a move?

Before all that starts on Sunday though we have the In-Port race later today!

In-Port standings

1. 11th Hour Racing Team – 13 points

2. Team Malizia – 11 points

3. Biotherm – 7 points

4. Holcim-PRB – 7 points.

5. GUYOT environnement – Team Europe – 5 points

General race standings

1. Team Holcim-PRB – 19 points

2. 11th Hour Racing Team – 18 points

3. Team Malizia – 18 points

4. Biotherm – 13 points

5. GUYOT environnement – Team Europe – 2 points

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