Britain Qualifies for America's Cup Final After 60-Year Hiatus
INEOS Britannia, skippered by Ben Ainslie, clinches a 7-4 victory over Italy's Luna Rossa to face New Zealand in the finals.
- INEOS Britannia secured a spot in the America's Cup final for the first time since 1964, defeating Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli 7-4.
- Britain has a rich maritime history but has never won the America's Cup, a 173-year quest for the prestigious trophy.
- Skipper Ben Ainslie leads the team, backed financially by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe and technically by Formula One's Mercedes team.
- The British team will challenge defending champions Team Emirates New Zealand in a first-to-seven series starting October 12.
- Jimmy Spithill, Luna Rossa's co-helmsman, hinted at retirement after the loss, marking the end of his eighth America's Cup participation.