Italy leveled the America’s Cup challenger series against Britain on Tuesday, despite experiencing a dramatic nosedive during the first race. The initial race was halted after a high-speed collision, but the Italians bounced back in the second race, bringing the series score to 4-4. Throughout their campaign to challenge for the prestigious “Auld Mug,” which has a history dating back to 1851, the Italian team has faced multiple issues with their AC75 boat.

Britain's Ineos Britannia is on the verge of securing victory in the America’s Cup challenger series after achieving two narrow wins against Italy's Luna Rossa on Wednesday. With a 6-4 lead in the first-to-seven Louis Vuitton Cup series, the British team is just one point away from clinching the title. The races took place in challenging "knife edge" sea conditions, with both AC75 "foiling" boats navigating choppy waters and reaching speeds exceeding 50 knots, propelled by a strong Mediterranean breeze. The atmosphere was charged, with large Italian and British flags prominently displayed at their respective bases in Barcelona. Ben Ainslie, the skipper of Ineos Britannia, acknowledged the difficulties of sailing in such conditions, stating, "It's hard to sail these boats in these waves." As the series progresses, the pressure mounts on Luna Rossa to respond and keep their hopes alive in the competition.