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America’s Cup: New Zealand take 4-0 lead but Ainslie backs British recovery
- New Zealand continue dominance in first-to-seven series
- Emirates Team hope to win trophy for third time in a row
A fast start and a close-run first leg will give the British crew hope they are still in this contest but at 4-0 down it is looking increasingly likely that the America’s Cup is New Zealand’s to keep.
After a good start the Ineos Britannia crew took the lead, and the boats were neck and neck throughout the first leg. At one stage the New Zealand boat passed so close to the Britannia that the captain, Ben Ainslie, called for a penalty but the appeal was rejected.
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