Ainslie’s British Team Zeroes in on Advancements Ahead of America's Cup Semi-Finals

Ben Ainslie and his British team are focusing on making key improvements to their AC75 boat as they prepare for the America's Cup semi-finals in Barcelona. After resolving some initial issues, their performance has significantly improved, thanks in part to input from their coaches and Mercedes partners. The team's choice of semi-final opponent will be determined soon based on various strategic factors.

Ben Ainslie's British team is concentrating on making significant enhancements to their AC75 boat as they advance to the next phase of their America's Cup campaign in Barcelona.

After overcoming initial 'rustiness,' the team showed remarkable progress during the challenger round-robins concluded on Monday. The crew, now allowed to choose their semi-final opponent, has shown considerable gains and momentum, as observed in recent performances, Ainslie conveyed via a video call from their Mediterranean base.

The team addressed multiple setup issues and incorporated the insights from their coaches and Mercedes partners to finetune their tactics and operations. Looking forward, Ainslie plans to refine Britannia further before the semi-finals commence on Saturday, underscoring a team-based approach in decision-making despite his gut feelings about their probable opponents. The celebrated sailor is excited about the cruising challenge of winning the 'Auld Mug' for Britain for the first time since 1851 and described it as a hard but rewarding mission.

(With inputs from agencies.)