Teams debrief on stage after Day two. Now it was a drag race to the finish, the British needed to defend their position as Luna Rossa attacked. One mistake that gave the start to the Italians, but not by as much as it could have been. QUOTES FROM THE RACE COURSE. “”We know how good the Kiwis are. Luna Rossa crushed Ainslie's INEOS 7-1 in the best-of-13 series in Auckland and will have a second tilt at the world's oldest sporting trophy when they take on TNZ from March 6. American Magic, who struggled in Fridayâs first two races in breezy conditions, put up a much-improved display in the third race in lighter winds, but failed to truly test Luna Rossa, who crossed the finish line 35 seconds ahead. “We’re the defenders but we can’t be in a defensive mindset. Quotes from the Racecourse: Francesco Bruni - Helmsman, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli "It has been a fantastic race. The Italian team will take on Ben Ainslieâs INEOS Team UK to determine who will face defenders Team New Zealand (TNZ) for the Americaâs Cup. Italyâs Luna Rossa helmsman Francesco Bruni celebrates after defeating Britainâs INEOS Team UK in race eight of the Prada Cup on Aucklandâs Waitemata Harbour, New ⦠Ben Ainslie’s INEOS also collected penalties for entering the start box too early and then for crossing the boundary. Both teams made a solid start in the second race before Luna Rossa opened up a small advantage through the first gate. As each lap went by the Italian advantage grew and by the finish Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli crossed 1 min 20 sec ahead. Fantastico, Bellissimo," a delighted Luna Rossa helmsman Francesco Bruni said as the Italian entry sealed victory in race eight. "This is (a) great day for us, a great day for Luna Rossa, a great day for Italy. By the time they had, Luna Rossa was in the lead. Luna Rossa, who crushed American Magic 4 ⦠With 7 minutes to go before the time limit expired INEOS TEAM UK found the breeze and got back up to speed. By the first gate Luna Rossa were 13 seconds ahead. “There are still a few things we need to sharpen up on. Structure and Foil Systems. Andrea Vergombello. The first race was effectively settled over the starting line as INEOS coughed up an early 600m advantage that the Italians never looked like [â¦] The first race was effectively settled over the starting line as INEOS coughed up an early 600m advantage that the Italians never looked like giving up. It is going to be a real battle for Luna Rossa but they have proven they can come through.”. “TNZ are the defenders for a reason. Itâs a great day for us and for Luna Rossa and itâs a great day for Italy. Reporting by Hardik Vyas in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Rutherford. A few minutes later they crossed the finish line 26 seconds ahead to take their second win of the day. “It’s exciting to know who we finally get to race,” Burling said. Lots of lead changes, neck at neck all the way to the line, credit to the Luna Rossa guys for pushing hard. We are in for a good fight for the America's Cup now." See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Everyone’s been taking risks, pushing the development. QUOTES FROM THE RACECOURSE. The Italians, who seem to have find the pace after a limping Round Robin, will be hard opponents to beat for the British team. Douglas Schickler. We are very, very happy. Through the final gate INEOS TEAM UK took the right-hand mark, Luna Rossa the left and the distance between them was now just 9secs. The first race was effectively settled over the starting line as INEOS coughed up an early 600m advantage that the Italians never looked like giving up. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Pretty awesome race, great to take part in. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. The skipper was hopeful INEOS would turn things around on Sunday. Luna Rossa will be no pushovers, says INEOS' Ainslie Channel NewsAsia Singapore 22/2/2021 Luna Rossa lead 5-1 over INEOS Team UK We are very happy, it was one of those races that you can win or lose very easily. âThere are still a few things we need to sharpen up on. In the first race of the day, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli resumed racing where it was left last weekend, getting their nose in front at the start and k Racing in these finals has been pretty intense at times and no doubt that will help them in the match. “It was a good day, I thought the boys sailed really well onboard,” Luna Rossa co-helmsman Jimmy Spithill said. A different day, so let’s see what we get tomorrow,” Ainslie added. This was the first evidence of what would turn out to be a pattern of strong defensive play by Luna Rossa. Luna Rossa crushed Ainslie's INEOS 7-1 in the best-of-13 series in Auckland and will have a second tilt at the world's oldest sporting trophy when they take on TNZ from March 6. By the bottom of the first downwind leg they had squeezed a few more seconds out to lead by 22 secs. Luna Rossa's co-helmsman Jimmy Spithill described his rivals as the best team in the world. SIR BEN AINSLIE - INEOS TEAM UK Team Principal and Skipper "That race was one for the fans. With that result, Sir Ben Ainslieâs team won their the fifth race in a row in the Round Robins. Ineos Team UK stays unbeaten after what was probably the closest race seen so far on the AC75s, with 9 lead changes throughout the nail biting race against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. The two teams previously went head to head in the 2000 America’s Cup match in Auckland and in the 2007 Challenger Series final in Valencia. “For Luna Rossa to come out on top, we’ve really got ourselves a worthy challenger. âFor Luna Rossa to come out on top, weâve really got ourselves a worthy challenger. “They are strong in all conditions but particularly in lighter airs. Lots of lead changes, neck at neck all the way to the line, credit to the Luna Rossa guys for pushing hard. (Reuters) - Italy’s Luna Rossa dominated the opening day of the Challenger Series final as they opened up a 2-0 lead over INEOS Team UK at Auckland’s Waitemata Harbour on Saturday. QUOTES FROM THE RACE COURSE FRANCESCO BRUNI â Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli helmsman âIt was very challenging out there. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli jump rightfully to the Final against INEOS TEAM UK less than two weeks away. QUOTES FROM THE RACE COURSE SIR BEN AINSLIE â INEOS TEAM UK Team Principal and Skipper âThat race was one for the fans. JAMES SPITHILL â Helmsman Luna Rossa ⦠The best-of-13 Challenger Series final ends on Feb. 22 with the winners taking on Team New Zealand from March 6 for the America’s Cup. Find out when Live America's Cup Sailing is on TV, including Prada Cup Final Race 3 & 4 Ineos v Luna Rossa 13.02. “One boat could get off the foil and one couldn’t and that was the story,” he said. Francesco Bruni, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli co-helmsman: âFantastico! Luna Rossa, who crushed American Magic 4-0 in the semi-final, coasted to victory by one minute and 52 seconds. They have been incredibly strong in America’s Cup history. TNZ swept both ties 5-0 but Ainslie expects a much tighter battle this time around. The PRADA Cup Final is not done and dusted yet - with INEOS TEAM UK marking their first point on the scoreboard, there could still be a long way to go. But when the pair came back together, INEOS TEAM UK were on port tack and had to give way, they chose to dip behind Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. Luna Rossa are firm underdogs heading into next month's America's Cup match against holders Team New Zealand (TNZ) but it would be a mistake to ⦠But the Italian performance remained solid. INEOS TEAM UK had got to the better side of the course and kept benefitting from their position making it difficult to scrub off the distance and clear their penalty. QUOTES FROM THE RACE COURSE. By Gate 1 it was Luna Rossa that were through first, ⦠(Reuters) - Luna Rossa are firm underdogs heading into next month’s America’s Cup match against holders Team New Zealand (TNZ) but it would be a mistake to write off the Italian team’s chances after their dominant display in the Challenger Series final, INEOS Team UK skipper Ben Ainslie has said. And this opening weekend with light wind forecast for Saturday â but ⦠But great job by the team. âIt was a good day, I thought the boys sailed really well onboard,â Luna Rossa co-helmsman Jimmy Spithill said. It’s a bit like taking on the All Blacks at Eden Park, round here on the Hauraki Gulf,” Ainslie said. Luna Rossa holds a 4-0 lead over INEOS Team UK, needing three more wins to earn the right to face defenders Team New Zealand in the America's Cup starting on March 6. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. “But it is what it is and we’ve got to do the best we can in the conditions and keep pushing.”. “They’re a great team and it can be pretty hard to get past them. Luna Rossa were match-hardened after brushing aside rival challengers American Magic and Ineos Team UK for the right to race Team NZ for yachting's most prestigious trophy. (Reuters) â Italyâs Luna Rossa dominated the opening day of the Challenger Series final as they opened up a 2-0 lead over INEOS Team UK at Aucklandâs Waitemata Harbour on Saturday. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli will face INEOS Team UK in the Prada Cup Finals which will start Feb 12. And touches on the infamous âyellow cardâ that Luna Rossa laid on Ineos for a non-performance enhancing violation, after the boat had been measured and which they take into the Final. At the top Gate 5 Luna Rossa were now 26 seconds ahead as they went around the left hand mark. News and Features from the Official Website for World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport of sailing. TNZ were dominant in December’s World Series events, dropping just one race, and skipper Peter Burling is confident there is a lot more to come from his boat. “But Luna Rossa have definitely got a chance. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Luna Rossa tacked underneath, but were slow to come out of the tack. "To be able to race Team New Zealand on (their) home waters, it's a lot like a rugby player getting to go on the rugby field against the All Blacks at Eden Park in a Rugby World Cup final," he said. We’re excited with the package we’ve come up with. âWeâre the defenders but we canât be in a defensive mindset. But great job by the team. Pretty awesome race, great to take part in. LUNA ROSSA PRADA PIRELLI LEAD WITH 4 WINS Nautica News World´s nautical news Sailing and yachts When they came together the British crossed Luna Rossa before gybing to leeward, but in doing so the British lost control and wheelied the boat. The boat was firing very well.”. Davide Tagliapietra. Structure and Foil Systems. The Italians maintained their slender lead throughout the race before crossing the line 26 seconds clear. "The fact that they comment COR is just pushing for Luna Rossa, I disagree, because the opportunity of racing gives INEOS more chances to win races and to win on the water." The British took the right hand mark in a bid to try something different once again. In the seconds that followed, with the Italians on port and the British on starboard, it was Luna Rossa that appeared to gain in a slight lift in the breeze. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. 13th of February 2021 Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli and INEOS TEAM UK squared off today to determine the winner of the PRADA Cup Challenger Selection Series and the right to face the Defender Emirates Team New Zealand. On the pre-start entry, Luna Rossa headed out to the right-hand side of the zone while INEOS TEAM UK chased. Jimmy did most of the job in the ⦠In this America's Cup he's one of two helmsmen on Luna Rossa, steering starboard tacks while Bruni steers the boat on port tack. As athletes we want to test our skills against the best and also compete on home waters.”, Reporting by Arvind Sriram in Bengaluru; Editing by Simon Cameron-Moore & Shri Navaratnam. VPP Luna Rossa crushed Ainslie’s INEOS 7-1 in the best-of-13 series in Auckland and will have a second tilt at the world’s oldest sporting trophy when they take on TNZ from March 6. From here, the close battle continued to the first gate where INEOS rounded just 2 seconds ahead of Luna Rossa. Ainslie was left to rue costly mistakes at the start of the opening race. Jimmy Spithill - Helmsman, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli
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