Ineos Britannia Trails Emirates Team New Zealand 6-2

Ineos Britannia faces a daunting challenge in the America's Cup, trailing Emirates Team New Zealand 6-2 in the best-of-13 series, with the Kiwis just one win away from clinching the title. After a brief resurgence with two victories on Wednesday, Ben Ainslie's team faltered in races seven and eight, where New Zealand demonstrated superior performance in variable winds. Ainslie acknowledged the Kiwis' strong sailing, stating, 'It wasn’t a good day for us - hats off to the Kiwis.' Historically, the British team has never won the America's Cup, which has been contested since 1851. The next races are scheduled for Saturday, where New Zealand could potentially lift the Auld Mug for the third consecutive time. Ainslie's past experience with a dramatic comeback in 2013 offers a glimmer of hope, but the odds heavily favor New Zealand.