For La Roche-Posay Racing Team, the margin in an America's Cup campaign is not won solely on the water. The decisions made between training sessions, across engineering hubs, and through communication systems linking staff spread around the globe carry just as much weight as anything happening on the foils. Getting the infrastructure right is, for a team operating at this level, a non-negotiable part of the programme.
With that in mind, the team has named MTN as an Official Supporter for its America's Cup campaign. The partnership is built around connectivity solutions developed specifically for the pressures of a high-performance, logistically complex sailing operation.
David Gautier, Head of Electronics of La Roche-Posay Racing Team, explained why the arrangement makes sense for the campaign. "Partnering with MTN is a natural fit for our America's Cup campaign," he said. "Their ability to deliver trusted and secure connectivity worldwide is essential to our performance. In an environment where there is no room for error, having a reliable partner makes a real difference."
MTN brings a multi-network architecture capable of keeping critical systems operational in remote and demanding conditions. The company is headquartered in Florida, with offices spanning Europe, the Middle East, and South America, and serves clients across the maritime, energy, government, and enterprise sectors. Its converged connectivity model draws on established relationships with major wireless carriers and satellite communications providers, weaving together Low Earth Orbit constellations, 5G/LTE networks, and high-throughput satellite systems into a single managed solution.
For a campaign whose operations are scattered across multiple locations worldwide, that kind of resilient, fully managed connectivity is far from optional. Shore teams, engineering staff, and sailing crews must be able to communicate without interruption, at any hour, regardless of which corner of the world the team is currently working from.
La Roche-Posay Racing Team began training at its Lorient base this March and is now turning its attention to the first regatta of the campaign, scheduled for Cagliari from 21 to 24 May.
