Perfect balance between Emirates New Zealand and Luna Rossa after the first two races that opened the 36th America's Cup in the waters of Auckland.
I hosts win the first challenge, preceding the Italian boat at the finish line by 31″ seconds. Luna Rossa redeems itself in the following race, winning by just seven seconds. Defender and Challenger will return to the water in two days.
Luna Rossa is immediately great in Auckland: the Italians respond to New Zealand, closing the first day of the final of the 36th edition of the America's Cup with a 1-1 draw after their triumph in Race 2. In Race 1 the Defender takes advantage of the better start and the missed penalty assigned to him, without ever making a mistake. Luna Rossa reaches the finish line with a disadvantage of 31". Similar speed performances between the two AC75s: good news for the Italians, who seem to have all the credentials to be able to play until the end. In Race 2 after a great start, the Italians control the forceful comeback of New Zealand, especially in the final, and win Race 2 with a 7" advantage. It is the second defeat for the Defender in this America's Cup campaign. On Friday they return to the water for another two races.
Article published on March 10, 2021 - 07pm
