Sailing-New Zealand bounce back to 5-2 America's Cup lead over Britain

Sailing - 37th America's Cup - New Zealand v Britain - Barcelona, Spain - October 18, 2024 Emirates Team New Zealand and INEOS Britannia in action during race seven REUTERS/Albert Gea

BARCELONA (Reuters) - New Zealand regained the initiative in their America's Cup defence on Friday, beating the British challengers to extend their lead to 5-2 in the first-to-seven series.

Britain got across the line first after pre-start skirmishes, but the Kiwis were able to capitalise on a favourable wind shift on the right hand side of the course to seize an early lead, which they extended to win the race.

A second race is scheduled for later on Friday.

(Reporting by Alexander Smith; Editing by Alex Richardson)