Louis Vuitton Cup Final: Day 5 Results and Highlights
Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli faces damage after a nosedive in Louis Vuitton Cup Final
Another day of challenging conditions in Barcelona as Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS Britannia battle it out in the Louis Vuitton Cup Final. The teams are currently tied at 3-3, making each race crucial in determining the eventual winner.
In Race 7, INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli engaged in intense competition with winds averaging around 17 knots. Despite a strong start by INEOS Britannia, Luna Rossa managed to stay close, leading to a close battle throughout the race. However, Luna Rossa suffered a major setback when they nosedived downwind, causing damage to the yacht and forcing them to retire from the race.
After a race against time, Luna Rossa‘s shore team managed to repair the damage just in time for Race 8. Despite facing strong winds that breached the top-end limit, Luna Rossa was able to make a comeback and continue the competition.
With the Louis Vuitton Cup Final hanging in the balance, every race is crucial for both teams as they strive to claim victory in this high-stakes sailing event.
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