The Italian challenger Luna Rossa first took the advantage over Team New Zealand, in the third regatta on Friday 12 March, before seeing the defending champion climb to 2-2 in this 36th edition of the America’s Cup. .
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The suspense is already unbearable. Tied on the first day of the America’s Cup, the two competitors Luna Rossa and Team New Zealand failed to decide between themselves in Auckland Bay, New Zealand, this Friday, March 12. Against all expectations, the Italian challenger took the lead in the third regatta with a 37-second lead. “We produced a perfect race“, underlined the co-helmsman of Luna Rossa, Francesco Bruni, satisfied with his race, in remarks reported by AFP.
But due to a technical problem caused by one of the foils which failed to deploy, the Italian crew saw the defending champion win in the fourth round with 1.33 minutes. ahead of time, putting the two teams on an equal footing. A situation that does not suit either of the two finalists. “There is really little room for maneuver and we feel like we have to improve all the time. Italians really set the bar very high and force us to work hard“Team New Zealand skipper Peter Burling told AFP.
Rounds 5 and 6 will take place on Saturday March 13. The first of the two teams to have seven points will win this 36th America’s Cup.
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