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Agnelli heir John Elkann in the driving seat of Stellantis John Elkann, scion of Italy’s Agnelli dynasty, says the new $51 billion Fiat-Chrysler-PSA mega-merger he masterminded will meet the world’s needs in sustainable mobility. Elkann (pictured), 44, and his new management team launched Stellantis to the public and shares began trading this week. The board of directors includes Elkann as chairman and Carlos Tavares, 62, former chief operating officer at Renault, as chief executive, alon...

For the past 24 hours, since they made a perfectly controlled turn to the east offshore of Brazil, the men of the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild have clearly been lengthening their stride. Constantly making over 30 knots, often stretching to close to 35-40 knots, the six sailors are ticking off the miles at very high speed, increasing their lead over Francis Joyons record in the process. They were 732 miles in credit at the 07:00 UTC position report, compared with 442 miles at the same time yesterda...

Benjamin de Rothschild, a scion of the sprawling banking dynasty who was known as the “richest Rothschild”, was able to pour money into his passion for sailing without ever having to say “when”.This

Baron Benjamin de Rothschild passes away © Y.Riou / polaRYSE / Gitana S.A It is with deep regret and great sadness that Gitana Team announces the death of Benjamin de Rothschild following a heart attack at his home in Pregny (Switzerland), on the afternoon of 15 January 2021. The thoughts of the sailors and members of Gitana go out to his wife Ariane de Rothschild and his children, as well as to all his family and loved ones, to whom they extend their most sincere condolences. Born...

Maxi Edmond de Rothschild and her crew - Jules Verne Trophy © Y.Zedda / Gitana S.A The pontoons of Lorient La Base were positively buzzing this afternoon. After a final scan of the weather charts and models, the Gitana Team took the decision this morning to switch to code green and set sail once more on the quest for the Jules Verne Trophy. Despite the wintry weather, there was a generous Breton sunshine this Saturday 9 January and the emotion was palpable, as reflected in the eyes...

Maxi Edmond de Rothschild set off on their second Jules Verne Trophy record attempt by Gitana Team 10 Jan 07:06 GMT 10 January 2021 The Maxi Edmond de Rothschild sets off again on their Jules Verne Trophy record attempt © M.Horlaville / polaRYSE / Gitana S.A With clockwork precision, it was at 01 hours 33 minutes and 46 seconds UTC that the Maxi Edmond de Rothschild set sail this Sunday 10 January on a fresh attempt at the Jules Verne Trophy record. In a NEly wind ...

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