As the Vendée Globe progresses, Charlie Dalin maintains his lead while Sébastien Simon narrows the gap to just under 19 nautical miles. Meanwhile, Yoann Richomme experiences a significant setback, losing 178 nautical miles in a day. Thomas Ruyant remains distant in fourth place, and fierce competition ensues for fifth between Nicolas Lunven and Jérémie Beyou. The arrival of two southern depressions could change the dynamics of the race as skippers navigate challenging weather conditions.