Luna Rossa Advances to America's Cup Challenger's Final After Eliminating American Magic
The Italian yacht secured a 5-3 victory in the semifinals, setting up a rematch with INEOS Britannia.
- Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli won the semifinal series against NYYC American Magic 5-3.
- The Italian yacht led the series 4-0 before American Magic won three consecutive races.
- A rigging malfunction temporarily disabled Luna Rossa, but the shore crew fixed it overnight.
- INEOS Britannia will face Luna Rossa in the Louis Vuitton Cup challenger’s final beginning on Sept. 26.
- The winner of the challenger’s final will compete against Team Emirates New Zealand in the America's Cup final next month.