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In the end, it comes down to Luna Rossa versus Ineos Britannia. The final races of the 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup will kick off on September 26. The waters of Barcelona are set for an exciting showdown between the two remaining contenders. In the semifinals, Ineos Britannia defeated Alinghi 5-2, while the Italian boat triumphed over NYYC American Magic 5-3 in eight races.
The final round robin standings saw Ineos Britannia and Luna Rossa both advance to the final with 7 wins and 3 losses each. The British boat secured first place after winning the extra race against Luna Rossa. NYYC American Magic finished with 4 wins and 6 losses, while Alinghi recorded 3 wins and 7 losses.
The Orient Express Racing Team was eliminated from the 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup, managing only one win against 9 losses. Therefore, Luna Rossa and Ineos Britannia will compete for the 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup title and the chance to challenge Team New Zealand in the 37th America’s Cup. The final series of this international sailing tournament is scheduled from September 26 to October 5.
The final will be contested over a best-of-13 race series. The first team to win 7 races will claim the 2024 Louis Vuitton Cup. Here is the detailed schedule: September 26 (Final, race 1 and race 2); September 28 (Final, race 3 and race 4); September 29 (Final, race 5 and race 6); October 1 (Final, race 7 and race 8); October 2 (Final, race 9 and race 10); October 4 (Final, race 11 and race 12); October 5 (Final, race 13).
Both boats belong to the AC75 class. Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team is aiming for the title and the role of challenger in the prestigious America’s Cup, with a crew featuring Ruggero Tita, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 in the mixed Nacra 17 class (paired with Caterina Banti).
