America's Cup Final: after the third and fourth regatta, the Luna Rossa and New Zealand teams are tied. In the third regatta Luna Rossa got off to a good start and won the race with a 37-second advantage over her rivals. It was a historic victory because Italy had never won two races in the final of America's Cup.
In this regard, fans of this sport will remember that the only point came in 1992 with The Moor of Venice against America 3. In addition to today's, in fact, the Italian team has already won the second regatta two days ago, again for the race to conquer the America's Cup.
Equality between Luna Rossa and New Zealand
The response of the hosts was not long in coming. At the start, Luna Rossa made no mistake and, in the first tackle fight, she confirmed herself more agile and faster than New Zealand, dominating the race and conquering the point of the momentary 2-1. Inverted script in race four with the defender who, after a balanced start, takes advantage of a jibe that made Luna Rossa lose several seconds.
New Zealand in full control of the race increases its lead on each side of the race despite the light winds. In the end, the New Zealanders closed the race with an advantage of over a minute over the Italian boat. Tomorrow we are back on the water with two more races scheduled. The challenge promises to be once again exciting.
The reactions of the two teams
“We are 2-2, the boats performed well. It was a good day for both of us. Let's see what will happen on Saturday ”. Thus Luna Rossa helmsman James Spithill in the on-board interviews at the end of race 4 of the America's Cup final. “The start went in their favor and this has a great impact - he added - We weren't able to go to the right side, then we made a small mistake.
But I am satisfied with the performance. Surely the departure counts a lot, the boats they are very similar in different wind conditions, but will need to be tested further in the water ”. "It was a perfect regatta, we took advantage of the start and led the regatta - explained Blair Tuke, Flight controller of New Zealand, at the end of race 4 - The boat also went well in the first regatta, but in the second it definitely went. better. Being in front is better, we had a free field and then we controlled the lead. Very important point and victory ".
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