Louis Vuitton Cup Final Day 4: Team Races to Victory
Louis Vuitton Cup Final Day 4 – The Goldilocks Zone
Sometimes the breeze in Barcelona is just right, as it was on Monday for the Louis Vuitton Cup Final. No delays, straight into racing between Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia.
In the first race, Luna Rossa lost the lead early on but managed to close the gap, only to be overtaken by INEOS Britannia, who maintained their lead to win by 12 seconds.
In the second race, both teams were neck and neck, with Luna Rossa eventually gaining the lead and winning by 17 seconds, evening up the score at 3-3. The racing has been incredibly close, with no lead changes in completed races so far.
Luna Rossa seems quicker upwind, while INEOS Britannia has the edge downwind. But the difference in performance is minimal, making the starts crucial in deciding the outcome of each race.
It’s been an exciting matchup to watch, with both teams giving it their all. Stay tuned for more thrilling races in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final.
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