Day 4 of Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals Sees Luna Rossa Halted by Boat Damage
Luna Rossa faced setbacks on Day 4 of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semi-Finals due to boat damage, missing the chance to advance to the Final after two closely fought races. Skipper Max Sirena remains optimistic despite the challenges faced. In the first race against American Magic, Luna Rossa led for most of the match but fell off the foils when the wind dropped. The second race saw a neck-to-neck battle until a breakage in the mainsail control system forced Luna Rossa to retire. The crew, led by Jimmy Spithill and Francesco Bruni, will regroup for the next race.
In the first race, Luna Rossa initially took the lead but struggled in the unstable wind conditions, ultimately losing to American Magic. The second race saw Luna Rossa ahead before the breakage occurred, leading to another win for American Magic. Despite the setbacks, Luna Rossa‘s morale remains high as they prepare for the upcoming challenges in the competition.
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