Qualifying with NorthStar Canada and France for the winner-takes-all final - Les Bleus only getting in due to a wing collapse onboard Australia's F50 which ruled them out taking part in the showpiece race - the Spaniards put in a top class performance to overcome their two rivals on San Francicso Bay.

The victory sees Spain move into the top three in the season standings as they seek to retain their Championship title this term, with Australia and Emirates Great Britain ahead of them in first and second respectively.