Who Is in the Prada Cup Final?

The Prada Cup Final is a highly anticipated event in the world of sailing. It’s a selection series that determines which team will challenge the current champion, Emirates Team New Zealand, in the America’s Cup. The Prada Cup Final consists of a best-of-13 series between two teams that have fought through several rounds to get there.

What is the Prada Cup?

The Prada Cup is a challenger selection series that takes place before the America’s Cup. It was introduced in 2000 by Louis Vuitton and since then, it has been used to determine which team will compete against the defending champions in the America’s Cup.

How does it work?

The Prada Cup consists of several rounds. In the first round, known as the Round Robin, each team races against one another twice.

The top three teams then move on to the Semi-Finals where they compete in a best-of-seven series. The winner of each Semi-Final then competes in a best-of-seven series for the chance to challenge Emirates Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup.

Who is in the final?

After several rounds of intense competition, two teams have emerged as finalists for the 2021 Prada Cup Final – INEOS TEAM UK and Luna Rossa PRADA Pirelli.

INEOS TEAM UK

INEOS TEAM UK is led by Sir Ben Ainslie, one of Britain’s most successful sailors with four Olympic gold medals to his name. The team was formed specifically for this campaign and has brought together some of the world’s best sailors including tactician Giles Scott and wing trimmer Iain Jensen.

Luna Rossa PRADA Pirelli

Luna Rossa PRADA Pirelli is an Italian sailing team with over 20 years of experience in America’s Cup competitions. The team is led by Max Sirena, who has competed in five America’s Cups and won twice. The team has a strong sailing pedigree and boasts experienced sailors like Jimmy Spithill and Francesco Bruni.

When is the final?

The Prada Cup Final is scheduled to take place from February 13-22, 2021. The first team to win seven races will be declared the winner of the Prada Cup and will go on to challenge Emirates Team New Zealand in the America’s Cup.

Conclusion

The Prada Cup Final promises to be an exciting event with two highly competitive teams going head-to-head for a chance to compete in the America’s Cup. With INEOS TEAM UK and Luna Rossa PRADA Pirelli both determined to come out on top, it’s sure to be an intense battle on the water. So mark your calendars and get ready for some thrilling racing!