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New Zealand Leads 4-0 in America's Cup Against Britain

Emirates Team New Zealand extends its lead over Ben Ainslie's Ineos Britannia in a closely contested series off the Barcelona coast.

  • New Zealand's crew secured a 4-0 lead in the America's Cup series, needing three more victories to retain the title.
  • Race four was rescheduled due to low winds and saw New Zealand winning by 23 seconds after a tight early contest.
  • The British team, led by skipper Ben Ainslie, faced challenges with penalties and tactical decisions, impacting their performance.
  • Ainslie remains optimistic about a comeback, emphasizing the need for small performance gains to challenge the New Zealand team.
  • The competition will continue on Wednesday with races 5 and 6, as both teams prepare for the next set of challenges.
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