Britain is facing a critical moment in the America’s Cup, as Ineos Britannia, led by Ben Ainslie, has fallen behind Emirates Team New Zealand with a score of 6-2 in the best-of-13 series taking place in Barcelona. To secure a victory and claim the prestigious 'auld mug' for Great Britain, Ineos Britannia must win all five of the remaining races. With match point now reached, the pressure is on, as the New Zealand team only needs to win one more race to clinch the title. After the fifth day of competition, the stakes are high, with two more races scheduled for Saturday. If the Kiwis manage to secure a win in either of those races, the series will come to an end, leaving Ineos Britannia with no chance of victory.

**Ainslie's Britannia Crew Secures First Points in America's Cup** In a significant turn of events in Barcelona, Ineos Britannia, helmed by Sir Ben Ainslie, has clinched its first points in the 37th America’s Cup after a six-day lull in racing conditions. The British team showcased their skills by winning both races on the day, narrowing the gap to Emirates Team New Zealand, who now lead the series 4-2 in the race to seven victories. This marks a historic moment for Great Britain, as it is the first time the nation has scored points in an America’s Cup race since 1934. Back then, the British yacht Endeavour, led by aviation pioneer Sir Thomas Sopwith, faced off against the US yacht Rainbow, skippered by Harold Vanderbilt, ultimately losing the series 4-2. With the winds finally picking up, Ainslie and his crew are poised for a comeback as they continue their pursuit of the prestigious trophy.

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.