**The Ineos Effect: A Mixed Bag as Jim Ratcliffe Expands Globally** Jim Ratcliffe has established a vast empire across various sports, yet the success of his teams has been inconsistent. If Sir Ben Ainslie’s crew manages to achieve the remarkable feat of winning the America’s Cup, it would mark Ineos's most significant sporting victory to date. The company, which has extended its influence into six different sports, has made substantial investments and enlisted the expertise of Sir Dave Brailsford. However, their results have been a mixed bag; they have faced challenges in making a significant impact in Formula One and cycling, and reviving Manchester United to its former glory may require extraordinary efforts. Ineos has also faced criticism for allegedly using sports as a means to mitigate scrutiny over its environmental practices. Securing the America’s Cup would likely generate positive media coverage in the short term, potentially overshadowing these concerns.