Luna Rossa take 5-1 lead but Team UK earn Challenger Series lifeline


FILE PHOTO: INEOS TEAM UK's new America's Cup AC75 yacht "Britannia" is seen outside the British team's base in Portsmouth, Britain, October 4, 2019. REUTERS/Alexander Smith

(Reuters) - After losing five straight races, INEOS Team UK finally got off the mark against Luna Rossa in the Challenger Series final on Saturday to breathe life into the best-of-13 series in Auckland.

Luna Rossa opened the third day of racing with yet another commanding display to win by one minute, 20 seconds and take a take a 5-0 lead, before Team UK expertly navigated their yacht in shifting winds to hit back in the final race.

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