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"INEOS Britannia's helmsman, Dylan Fletcher, discusses the remaining items in their possession and reflects on today's groundbreaking victory, as they prepare to square off against the Kiwis in the America's Cup"

Following their triumph in the Louis Vuitton Cup, helmsman Dylan Fletcher shares insights about their preparations to confront Emirates Team New Zealand in the America's Cup, as discussed with our reporter Helen Fretter on our website.

"INEOS Britannia skipper Dylan Fletcher discusses the remnants in their possession and their...
"INEOS Britannia skipper Dylan Fletcher discusses the remnants in their possession and their triumph today, preparing for a clash against the Kiwis in the America's Cup"

"INEOS Britannia's helmsman, Dylan Fletcher, discusses the remaining items in their possession and reflects on today's groundbreaking victory, as they prepare to square off against the Kiwis in the America's Cup"

The INEOS Britannia team, led by Sir Ben Ainslie and co-Skipper Dylan Fletcher, have clinched victory in the Louis Vuitton Cup final, securing their place in the America's Cup Match against Emirates Team New Zealand.

The historic race against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli was a close-fought contest, with both teams pushing their boats, the AC75s, to their limits. Despite losing to Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in practice before the prelims, INEOS Britannia improved their performance significantly in the Louis Vuitton Cup final, reaching speeds over 55 knots.

The team delivered a strong start and maintained control of the race from there, a testament to their resilience and adaptability. The victory was a deserved one, according to the team, who felt it was time to get one over Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli in this race.

The celebrations at the INEOS Britannia base in Barcelona were in full swing after the race, with the team basking in the success of their hard-fought victory. Dylan Fletcher, co-helm of INEOS Britannia, expressed his excitement for the challenge ahead in the America's Cup Match.

The Louis Vuitton Cup final series was a gruelling test for the team, pushing them harder than expected. The series included racing in a variety of wind conditions, from light to strong and mid-range, providing valuable experience for the upcoming America's Cup Match.

As the Challenger of Record, INEOS Britannia has just seven days to prepare for the America's Cup Match, which is set to start on October 12. The team is careful about revealing too much for the final, balancing between bringing everything for the decisive race and developing as late as possible.

Dylan Fletcher, who was announced as co-helm of INEOS Britannia on the eve of the Preliminary Regatta, is looking forward to the challenge ahead. The team has a few performance-enhancing tricks left for the America's Cup, and they are confident they will maximize the potential of their AC75 design as the competition goes on.

The America's Cup Match will be a thrilling contest between two formidable teams, and all eyes will be on INEOS Britannia as they aim to dethrone Emirates Team New Zealand and bring the coveted trophy back to Britain.

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