Charlie Dalin of Macif maintains his lead at the forefront of the race, with a 31.5 nautical mile advantage over second-placed Thomas Ruyant and a 40.4 nautical mile lead over Sam Goodchild. The leading boats have navigated past the Fernando de Noronha archipelago and are now racing along the Brazilian coast, aiming to catch a developing depression that may aid in their crossing of the Atlantic towards Cape of Good Hope. Competitors like Yoann Richomme express eagerness for faster weather systems ahead.