French sailor Charlie Dalin leads the 10th Vendée Globe race, facing strong winds near Cape Finisterre.

In the 10th Vendée Globe, a solo, non-stop sailing race, French favorite Charlie Dalin leads the 40-boat fleet towards Cape Finisterre, where strong winds of up to 40 knots are expected. The race started smoothly off Les Sables d'Olonne, with skippers adjusting their courses to maximize efficiency. Britain's Sam Goodchild is in third place, facing a challenging passage around the cape. The race also sees Thomas Ruyant in the lead on day 2, with Clarisse Cremer in fifth and veteran Jean le Cam in tenth.