Luna Rossa against Ineos Britannia in the final of the Louis Vuitton Cup to secure the pass to challenge Team New Zealand in the 37th America’s Cup. A final day to study and consult weather forecasts and nautical maps with special attention to the wind. Then from Thursday, September 26, it gets serious again until October 5. A challenge that is captivating all of Italy, which has rediscovered nautical sports so much that it is being requested for live broadcast on free-to-air TV. The question everyone is asking is who will be favored by the strong wind.
When is the Louis Vuitton Cup Final September 26: race 1 and race 2 September 28: race 3 and race 4 September 29: race 5 and race 6 October 1: race 7 and race 8 * October 2: race 9 and race 10 * October 4: race 11 and race 12 * October 5: race 13 *
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Where to Watch the Louis Vuitton Cup Final
The Louis Vuitton Cup final will be broadcast free-to-air on Italia 1 and Canale 20. Additionally, it will be aired by Sky Sport, channel 205. Live streaming is also available on Sky Go, NOW, Mediaset Infinity, and on the America’s Cup YouTube channel.
How Many Times Has Italy Won the Louis Vuitton Cup
Italy has won the Louis Vuitton Cup twice: in 1992 with Il Moro di Venezia, losing in the final against the Americans of America 3, and in 2000 with Luna Rossa, then defeated by Team New Zealand. Since 2021, the competition has been replaced by the Prada Cup, won in the same year by Luna Rossa.
Bookmaker Odds
So, Luna Rossa will face Ineos Britannia in the Louis Vuitton Cup final. According to the initial odds released by bookmakers, the Italian boat is favored in the final act of the America’s Cup competition. The Italian victory pays 1.80 times the stake, although Ineos is close at 1.90. This shows how, even according to the bookmakers, it will be a very balanced challenge.
Weather and Regulations
Strong and intense winds are expected: oscillating between 13 and 15 knots, but gusts above twenty are not excluded. Conditions at the limits of practicability: above 21 knots, the regulations do not allow racing. According to specialists, these weather conditions, on paper, could favor the British hull as it is more performant than the Italian one when there are wave oscillations. However, this theory remains to be proven. In the semifinals against American Magic, the Prada Pirelli team sailed best precisely in strong wind conditions, losing to the Americans only when the Catalan breeze weakened. But like a Formula 1 car, everything will depend on the boat’s setup. This is why the crews are ‘testing’ the water very carefully in preparation for the final of the Challenger Selection Series.
Joint Training (for the First Time)
For the first time in the competition’s history, race director Ian Murray has allowed a joint training session between Luna Rossa, Ineos, and New Zealand. The latter is the defender of the America’s Cup, the holder of the trophy, the one to beat to finally bring the cup home. Grant Dalton, CEO of the New Zealand team, believes it will be Prada Pirelli challenging them: ‘If I could choose who to face between Luna Rossa and Britannia, from a sentimental point of view, I would say the former because many members of Luna Rossa worked with us when we won in Bermuda in 2017,’ he explained to SportMediaset. ‘But they scare me because they are a very strong team. For this reason, I would prefer to have Britannia as an opponent: perhaps because they have more fragile points having improved quickly. Luna Rossa has a very strong package and many certainties, which is why we will face them.’
Long Final
Thursday and Friday are the days when forecasts indicate sustained wind. In the following days – but the further ahead you go, the more imprecise the indications become – the weather should improve. The Louis Vuitton final is expected to be very long. The competition is best of 13 races, meaning the first to reach seven victories wins. The schedule includes two match races a day on September 26, 28, and 29. Then a break before the new series of races on October 1, 2, and 4. The possible tiebreaker at 6-6 will be held on Saturday, October 5. In the qualifying matches, the clashes between Luna Rossa and Ineos were very balanced, with the British finishing the series ahead of the Italians. For Luna Rossa, this is the fifth final in the tournament reserved for challengers. Only the winning team will then face, starting October 12, the defender, i.e., Team New Zealand.
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