Alinghi Red Bull Racing Chosen as Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final Opponent by INEOS Britannia
INEOS Britannia, the British Challenger of Record in the 37th America’s Cup, has chosen Alinghi Red Bull Racing as their opponent for the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Final. Ben Ainslie’s team earned the right to pick their opponent after finishing on top in the Round Robin stage. The Semi-Final pairings will also feature Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli against New York Yacht Club American Magic. The first team to win five races in each pairing will advance to the Louis Vuitton Cup Final.
Ainslie mentioned that selecting their opponent was a challenging decision, considering different conditions and team strengths. Ultimately, they decided on Alinghi as a good test to continue learning and developing. INEOS Britannia has a strong track record against their Semi-Final opponents, having won both Round Robin races against Alinghi and a sail-off against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.
The team also selected their starting position and race order for the Semi-Finals, opting for the starboard entry side and second race of the day. The Semi-Finals begin tomorrow, with two races scheduled for each pairing. Viewers in the UK can watch the live coverage on TNT Sports.
Overall, INEOS Britannia is focused on maintaining their performance and making progress in the competition. Ainslie and his crew, including Dylan Fletcher, Bleddyn Mon, and Leigh McMillan, are ready to compete against Alinghi Red Bull Racing and aim for a spot in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final.
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