New Zealand Nears America's Cup Victory After Dominating Britain
Emirates Team New Zealand leads 6-2 against Ineos Britannia, needing just one more win to secure their third consecutive America's Cup title.
- New Zealand won both races on Friday, extending their lead to 6-2 in the best-of-13 series.
- Skipper Peter Burling and his crew expertly navigated shifting winds to outpace Britain's Ben Ainslie.
- Ineos Britannia faced potential rudder issues during the second race, complicating their performance.
- The British team, despite a strong start in race seven, fell behind due to New Zealand's strategic positioning.
- Ben Ainslie remains hopeful for a comeback, drawing on past experiences of overcoming significant deficits.