04-10-2024 14:40 via theguardian.com

Britain end 60-year wait to compete for America’s Cup by beating Italy

Ben Ainslie will lead GB against New Zealand next weekBritain competing for ‘Auld Mug’ for first time in 60 yearsBritain will compete for the America’s Cup for the first time in 60 years after securing the sole victory needed on Friday to pip their Italian rivals to the right to face the defending champions, New Zealand, next week.Ineos Brittania won the first of two scheduled races in Barcelona on Friday to become the first boat to take seven victories, defeating Luna Rossa 7-
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