INEOS Britannia Win: Ben Ainslie’s Team in Louis Vuitton Cup Final
Breaking News: After a good fight from the Swiss Alinghi Red Bull Racing team, the challenger of record, INEOS Britannia, have claimed their 5th win and are now through to the Louis Vuitton Cup final!
The 37th America’s Cup regatta is in full force, and we’ve been treated to some exciting racing as the teams have been battling it out for the Louis Vuitton Cup.
This year has certainly seen some diverse racing conditions, ranging from lightning striking the course, to limited wind, with the AC75s struggling to lift. INEOS Britannia had kept an impressive lead against the Swiss Alinghi Red Bull Racing team throughout the semi-finals, where they whistled through and won the first 4 races.
However, the 5th race, stacked with British hopes of succeeding to the Louis Vuitton Cup final, had very little wind. The two teams had difficulty staying on the foils, particularly the British boat, leading to a humbling disappointment for Ben Ainslie and his team, as the Swiss signalled to Ben Ainslie’s team and onlookers that the fight wasn’t over yet!
And it wasn’t… Alinghi went on to steal another win off the INEOS, and began to write a brilliant comeback story.
INEOS Britannia win
Nevertheless, INEOS Britannia fought back, taking a well earned and somewhat tight 5th win against the Swiss team, landing them a place in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final – the first team through!
There has been plenty of tension and thrill so far, but with the challenger of record claiming a 5th win, the final looms and stakes are rising…
So who will they be up against? Will the Italians take the win, or are American Magic coming back in the race? Stay tuned.
More on the Auld Mug
- 37th America’s Cup: Key Info, Dates & How to Watch
- INEOS Britannia Team Profile: Royal Yacht Squadron
- America’s Cup Boats: What it’s like helming an AC75
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