Sir Ben Ainslie was ‘astounded’ by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos after they confirmed their challenge for the America’s Cup will not involve the four-time Olympic Champion. A British boat

Ineos announces split with Ben Ainslie as it confirms America’s Cup entry - The partnership had seen Ineos become the first British team to enter the competition in 60 years

Sir Ben Ainslie has confirmed his intention to continue on with a challenge in the 38th America’s Cup, but was astounded that Ineos would not be backing it

Four-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie splits from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Britannia America's Cup sailing team.

Ben Ainslie has parted ways with Britain's America's Cup team after his third attempt to skipper his country to the trophy ended in failure in October, Ineos Britannia said on Thursday.

Sir Ben Ainslie has confirmed his intention to continue on with a challenge in the 38th America’s Cup, but says he was ‘astounded’ by the announcement that Ineos would not be backing it. The new challenge would see Ratcliffe’s team maintain their relationship with the Mercedes Formula One team.

Ineos Britannia part ways with four-time Olympic champion Sir Ben Ainslie in shock split ahead of 38th Americas Cup; Ainslies crew ended Britains 60-year absence from worlds most prestigious sailing c