New Zealand's Emirates Team gained a commanding 6-2 lead over Great Britain's Ineos Britannia in the America's Cup finals on Friday, moving within a point of retaining the prestigious trophy. Skippered by Peter Burling, the New Zealand crew outpaced the British in both races, benefitting from favorable wind conditions and exhibiting strong strategic sailing. The British team, led by Ben Ainslie, faced potential rudder damage during the second race, further complicating their performance. Despite the setbacks, Ainslie emphasized their intent to continue fighting in the series. New Zealand aims to become the first team since the United States to win the America's Cup three consecutive times. The British team has yet to win the Cup in its 173-year history, with this being their first final appearance since 1964.