Race 2: INEOS Britannia Wins Over A Very Competitive Orient Express Racing Team
INEOS Britannia claimed a hard-fought victory over a highly competitive Orient Express Racing Team in Race 2 of the America's Cup challenger series.
INEOS Britannia claimed a hard-fought victory over a highly competitive Orient Express Racing Team in Race 2 of the America's Cup challenger series.
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli shone on a challenging day at the Louis Vuitton Cup in Barcelona, with NYYC American Magic, INEOS Britannia and Emirates Team NZ also taking wins.
Emirates Team New Zealand has withdrawn from Race 6 against Alinghi due to low wind and schedule delays, handing Alinghi the win after crossing the start line.
Luna Rossa secured their third win of the day in Race 5, edging ahead of INEOS Britannia by 50 metres in a tightly contested match race.
American Magic dominated Race 4 against Orient Express, crossing the start line first and stretching their lead to 225 metres over the French team.
Alinghi Red Bull Racing fell off their foils 45 seconds before Race 3 began, leaving them 1km behind INEOS Britannia and facing a near-impossible recovery.
Emirates Team New Zealand claimed victory in Race 2 after a dramatic withdrawal by Orient Express in a compelling America's Cup challenger series race.
Luna Rossa defeated NYYC American Magic in a high-stakes Race 1, overcoming an early US lead to claim victory in the opening America's Cup challenger race.
Light wind conditions are predicted for the next day of America's Cup racing after Friday's races were cancelled, raising concerns over another disrupted schedule.
All racing was called off after Emirates Team New Zealand defaulted against INEOS Britannia due to hull damage on their AC75, with insufficient wind ending the day early.
American Magic triumphed over Alinghi in a tricky light-wind Challenger Series race, with breeze fluctuating between 4-9 knots on day two.