Who Won the Prada Cup 7?

The Prada Cup 7, the most anticipated sailing competition of the year, has finally come to an end. After several weeks of intense racing, we finally have a winner. In this article, we will discuss who won the Prada Cup 7 and what it means for the future of sailing.

The Teams

Before we dive into who won the Prada Cup 7, let’s take a quick look at the teams that participated in this year’s competition. The Prada Cup is a challenger selection series for the America’s Cup, which means that the winner of this competition gets to challenge the current defender for the America’s Cup.

There were three teams that participated in this year’s Prada Cup: INEOS Team UK, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team, and American Magic.

INEOS Team UK

INEOS Team UK is a British sailing team led by Sir Ben Ainslie. The team was founded in 2018 and is backed by British businessman Jim Ratcliffe. INEOS Team UK had a strong start to the competition but struggled towards the end.

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team is an Italian sailing team led by Max Sirena. The team was founded in 1997 and has been a regular participant in America’s Cup competitions. Luna Rossa had a solid performance throughout the competition and made it to the finals.

American Magic

American Magic is an American sailing team led by Terry Hutchinson. The team was founded in 2017 and is backed by the New York Yacht Club. American Magic had a rough start to the competition but managed to make it to the semifinals.

The Finals

The finals of the Prada Cup 7 were held between INEOS Team UK and Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team. The first team to win seven races would be declared the winner.

After a hard-fought battle, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team emerged victorious, winning the Prada Cup 7 by a score of 7-1. The Italian team dominated the racing, winning six races in a row before INEOS Team UK managed to win one race.

What Does This Mean for the America’s Cup?

With their win in the Prada Cup 7, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team has earned the right to challenge the current defender, Emirates Team New Zealand, for the America’s Cup.

The America’s Cup is one of the oldest and most prestigious sailing competitions in the world. It is held every four years and features some of the best sailors and sailing technology in the world.

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team will have their work cut out for them if they want to win the America’s Cup. Emirates Team New Zealand has been dominant in recent years, winning the last two competitions in 2017 and 2021.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli Team has won the Prada Cup 7 and will challenge Emirates Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup. The Italian team was dominant throughout the competition, winning six races in a row before finally being defeated by INEOS Team UK. It will be interesting to see how they fare against Emirates Team New Zealand in what promises to be an exciting competition.