BMW Oracle Racing's design team explain USA-17's winning Technology

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4:55 AM Sun 28 Feb 2010 GMT

'Mike Drummond, Design Director, BMW Oracle Racing' Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Mike Drummond and several members of the Design and Technology team from BMW Oracle Racing give the low-down on the technology behind BMW Oracle Racing including including the development of the wingsail and some of the gadgets worn by the crew and the wireless technology employed on board.

James Spithill - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

BMW Oracle Racing Technology team - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

Jimmy’s glasses - an add-on for his Kaenon’s - Richard Gladwell Click Here to view large photo

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