Luna Rossa take 5-1 lead but Team UK earn Challenger Series lifeline

[ASFN Admin]

Luna Rossa opened the third day of racing with yet another commanding display to win by one minute, 20 seconds and take a take a 5-0 lead, before Team UK expertly navigated their yacht in shifting winds to hit back in the final race. Team UK skipper Ben Ainslie is aware his team cannot put a foot wrong when they return on Sunday, with the Italians just two wins away from advancing to face holders Team New Zealand for the America's Cup from March 6. Team UK took a narrow advantage at the start of the final race and moved 32 seconds clear with two legs remaining.

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