15 Mar 2021

Fortune favours Team NZ in America's Cup after two wild races

From Checkpoint, 6:11 pm on 15 March 2021

After an extraordinary day of racing, Team New Zealand is now in the box seat to defend the America's Cup.

Team New Zealand came from behind in both races to take the win. In the second race, they collapsed off their foils - looking gone for all money - with Luna Rossa pulling out to a four minute lead.

But the fortunes changed for the Italians - a penalty and a lack of wind had them floundering.

New Zealand maintained their pace and took the lead.

So Team New Zealand is now 5 - 3 up in the battle for the Auld Mug - and could win it tomorrow, if it takes both races.