The Coupe continues to deliver very challenging stories.

Yesterday (sunday) four balloons had landed safely: GER2, GER1, FRA and GER3. During the early hours last night team GBR 1 had concluded its flight in the NE of Spain.

We very closely monitored the teams AUT, FIN and BEL who are just north of Algeria. Flying into Tunesia was their preferred option but then the track along the shoreline to the W / SW was chosen. Winds are slower than forecast but should pick up. Teams are in contact with Algerian CAA and we do our best through our sources to assist them. Teams keep on trying to reach winds into Marocco.

At this very moment, Team USA1 (Fricke/Cuneo) appears to be approaching their landing site in the SW of France.

Team USA2 (Sullivan/White) made a turn around the beautiful Baleraric islands. They are expected to head along the Spanish coast and will try to make landfall later today / tonight. It is not an easy task.

All the other teams (GBR1, FRA1, USA3, SUI 1, SUI2, SUI3) are in the area of Barcelona – Valencia and will also try to enter Spanish mainland during the final stages of the race.

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