Black Foils skipper Peter Burling has been ruled out of Thursday’s practice session in Abu Dhabi after injuring his right index finger. The incident occurred on Wednesday when Burling inspected a misfiring daggerboard on the team’s F50.
He was taken to a local medical centre, assessed and treated, and is now recovering. The team has confirmed the injury is not serious, but Burling will stand down from Thursday’s sailing as a precaution.
Black Foils strategist Liv Mackay will take over driving duties for the day’s session. Burling is scheduled for a further medical assessment on Friday ahead of practice racing.
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