Orient Express Racing has become the first team eliminated from the America’s Cup after losing to Britain’s INEOS Britannia. The French boat finished last after the round-robin regattas and will not move on to the four-team playoffs that begin on Saturday. Orient Express ended with a 1-7 record.
American Magic’s AC75 boat sails during America’s Cup Preliminary Regatta ahead of the 37th America’s Cup sailing race at the Barcelona’s coast, Spain, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. The world’s oldest international sports trophy, best yachtsmen and cutting-edge design and technology will come together in Barcelona when the 37th edition of the America’s Cup starts on Thursday.
Luna Rossa was disqualified from the race against Alinghi after not making the start because of an issue with the boat. INEOS Britannia beat Luna Rossa in a sail-off race to determine the first-place team, which gets to select its rival for the first playoff series. INEOS Britannia and Luna Rossa had arrived with six wins and two losses each.
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