Markus Wieser of Container expects tough competition at 2011 Barcelona Trophy: Audi MedCup Circuit
Audi MedCup Circuit 2011 is heading to Barcelona for its last regatta which will decide the eventual winner of circuit title. Currently, America’s Quantum Racing is leading the standings with 129.5 points ahead of Italian Audi Azzurra Sailing Team and German
team Container, who won the 2011 Marseille Trophy in France.
Container finished second in Cascais Trophy and sailed superbly in Marseille to stand on top. However, after that they failed to settle their performance according to standards and nudged down at number three in the overall standings. Container clinched
third place in Sardinia Trophy while fourth in the 2011 Murcia Trophy.
Meanwhile, German team skipper, Marcus Wieser, is looking forward to a strong competition in the Barcelona Trophy. They are 12 points down to circuit leaders, Quantum Racing, but they will have to face tough resistance from Italian Audi Azzurra Sailing Team,
who won the Murcia Trophy and are on second place in the overall standings.
While speaking to local reporters, Wieser said, “The title victory in the 2011 Audi MedCup Circuit is far from over. A good series could easily get back 10 or 15 points of Quantum Racing’s lead. It's all in their hands for sure, but they also didn't sail
so well in the past. We think the hardest competitor to beat will be Bribon again, because they are the fastest boat in light air.”
He further added, “Even they might be able to grab the overall trophy. The beat us by 18 points in Cartagena and Quantum Racing by 13.5. So, why not do so again?”
The overall standings of Audi MedCup Circuit after four regattas are given below:
1. USA, QUANTUM RACING, Cascais Trophy 19, Marseille Trophy 30, Sardinia Trophy 42, Murcia Trophy 38.5 = 129.5 points
2. ITA, AUDI AZZURRA SAILING TEAM, Cascais Trophy 32.5, Marseille Trophy 37, Sardinia Trophy 35.5, Murcia Trophy 28 = 133 points
3. GER, CONTAINER, Cascais Trophy 31.5, Marseille Trophy 28.5, Sardinia Trophy 38, Murcia Trophy 43 = 141 points
4. ESP, BRIBON, Cascais Trophy 47.5, Marseille Trophy 38, Sardinia Trophy 37, Murcia Trophy 25 = 147.5 points
5. RUS, SYNERGY RUSSIAN SAILING TEAM, Cascais Trophy 37, Marseille Trophy 39.5, Sardinia Trophy 44.5, Murcia Trophy 43.5 = 164.5 points
6. GFR, AUDI SAILING TEAM POWERED BY ALL4ONE, Cascais Trophy 58, Marseille Trophy 43.5, Sardinia Trophy 26.5, Murcia Trophy 39.5 = 167.5 points
7. SWE, RAN, Cascais Trophy 40.5, Marseille Trophy 41.5, Sardinia Trophy 43.5, Murcia Trophy 48.5 = 174 points
8. GBR, GLADIATOR, Cascais Trophy 85.5, Marseille Trophy 47, Sardinia Trophy 85.5, Murcia Trophy 85.5 = 303.5 points
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