Overview

• 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.