Ineos Britannia crosses the finish line as they win the race 5 of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4, in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup Final: Britannia Scores First Points As New Zealand Lead 4-2 - In Pics
The America's Cup final has taken a thrilling turn as INEOS Britannia stormed back into contention, securing their first two victories over reigning champions Emirates Team New Zealand. The British team reduced the deficit to 4-2 in the first-to-seven series, reigniting their hopes of claiming the coveted Auld Mug for the first time in their 60-year history. New Zealand, seeking a third consecutive and fifth overall title, suffered uncharacteristic mistakes in Races 5 and 6, struggling with low winds and high waves. Britannia capitalized on these errors, leveraging their partnership with Mercedes Formula 1's engineering expertise. With Races 7 and 8 scheduled for Friday, the pressure is on New Zealand to rectify their issues and maintain their grip on the trophy.
America's Cup: Ineos Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie reacts after winning the race 5 | Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue
Ineos Britannia skipper Ben Ainslie reacts after winning the race 5 of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4, in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup: Ineos Britannia, right, and Emirates Team New Zealand during race 5 | Photo: AP/Emilio Morenatti
Ineos Britannia, right, and Emirates Team New Zealand race during the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4 race 5 in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup: Ineos Britannia races during Day 4 race 5 | Photo: AP/Emilio Morenatti
Ineos Britannia races during the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4 race 5 in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup: Catalan police, Mossos d'Esquadra during America's cup race 5 in Barcelona | Photo: AP/Emilio Morenatti
Catalan police, Mossos d'Esquadra overfly the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4 race 5 in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup: Emirates Team New Zealand races during race 5 | Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue
Emirates Team New Zealand races during the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4 race 5 in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup: Emirates Team New Zealand warms up prior to race 5 | Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue
Emirates Team New Zealand warms up prior to the start of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4 race 5 in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup: Ineos Britannia warms up prior to race 5 | Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue
Ineos Britannia warms up prior to the start of the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4 race 5 in Barcelona, Spain.
America's Cup: Emirates Team New Zealand crew prepares for race 5 | Photo: AP/Bernat Armangue
Emirates Team New Zealand crew prepares for the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup Day 4 race 5 in Barcelona, Spain.
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