Django 7x wins the 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race

21 October, Valletta, Malta: At 11:30 CEST, the Royal Malta Yacht Club announced that the overall winner of the 47th Rolex Middle Sea Race is the wallyrocket71 Django 7x, owned by Giovanni Lombardi Stronati. The RMYC has confirmed that none of the remaining yachts still racing can better Django 7x's IRC corrected time, securing the prestigious Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy for Stronati and his crew.

The victory represents a significant achievement for Stronati and the Django 7x team in one of offshore sailing's most demanding competitions. Racing over 606 nautical miles around Sicily, the crew successfully negotiated a course renowned for its complex weather patterns, challenging transitions and tactical demands. The result reflects the combined efforts of an accomplished international crew and a highly competitive yacht, delivering an outstanding performance against a formidable fleet.

The winning crew: Giovanni Lombardi Stronati, Andreas Axelsson, Nicholas Brezzi Villi, Giacomo Conti, Cecilia Zorzi, Chris Hosking, Grattan Roberts, Giulio Bertelli, Matteo Ramian, Michele Ivaldi, Maciel Cichetti, Guillermo Parada, Pietro Mantovani, Ray Tomassetti, Ross Halcrow, Shannon Falcone, Bruno Zirilli, David Vera San Luis and Vasco Vascotto.