Ineos Team UK skipper Sir Ben Ainslie says Team New Zealand are still the team to catch. Ineos Team UK skipper Sir Ben Ainslie has given a blunt assessment of the task ahead of the challenging America's Cup syndicates, with the Prada Cup Challenger Series fast approaching. The three challengers – Ineos Team UK, American Magic and Luna Rossa – will compete for the chance to challenge for the Auld Mug against Team New Zealand later this year, with the Challenger Series getting underway on January 15. However, speaking to the Shirley Robertson Sailing Podcast, Ainslie said that series was just one piece of the puzzle. "I think you will see a lot of development across all three challengers through the Prada Cup," Ainslie said.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 07, 2021 06:00 UTC