November 20, the America's Cup Race World Series ended in Fukuoka , Japan. Land Rover Ben Ansley Sailing Team won the Fukuoka branch race with its outstanding performance. As the last stop of this American Cup Race World Series, the victory at Fukuoka Station added icing on the cake to the Land Rover Ben Ansley Sailing Team. In the end, the team from the UK advanced to the America Cup Race finals with the highest score in the series.
America's Cup Race World Series ended in Fukuoka, Japan
Fukuoka branch race consists of two days of competition on the 19th and 20th. In the first day of the competition, Land Rover Ben Ansley sailing team took the lead and set the tone of victory with its outstanding performance. The next day, in the first round of the fierce battle with defending champions, the defending champion, the Land Rover Ben Ansley sailing team opened fire, leaving enough suspense for the final victory and loss of the event; in the next second round, although New Zealand Chiefs and the United States Oracle took the lead when they set off, the Land Rover Ben Ansley turned the situation in the second half and won the second round of the game; in the last round, the Land Rover Ben Ansley sailing team maintained stable performance, finished third place, and secured the championship position at Fukuoka Station with the highest points.
Land Rover Ben Ansley Sailing Team celebrates the victory of Fukuoka Station and the Americas Cup Race World Series
Sailing Team Captain Sir Ben Ansley (Sir Ben Ainslie said: "Fukuoka is a very exciting stop. We are very honored to be able to win the series championship. Thanks to all members of Land Rover Ben Ansley for their efforts in the past two years. The professionalism and outstanding performance of the entire team are worthy of our pride. At the same time, the victory of the series is the first step to win the final victory of the Americas Cup. We will carry out intense training in the next time and focus on improving the performance of the participating ships. We look forward to the ability to win the Americas Cup trophy back to the UK through the strength of Land Rover Ben Ansley."
Jagu Land Rover Global Experience Marketing Director Mark Cameron said: "This is a very amazing team, and working with them has gained a lot. For the design and engineering team, the next focus will be on the finishing work of the new participating sailboat. This ship, code-named 'R1', will meet you early next year and will fight the final battle of the Americas Cup in Bermuda next year."
Jagu Land Rover Global Experience Marketing Director Mark Cameron
American Cup Race originated in 1851 in the UK Isle of Wight , and is one of the longest international sports events in the world; but unfortunately, the British team has not yet won the trophy back to its hometown. In July 2015, the 35th America's Cup sailing race was officially launched in the UK's Portsmouth . In the past year, the performance of Land Rover Ben Ansley sailing team has been particularly eye-catching and has been hailed by the outside world as the strongest opponent of the defending champion Oracle. In June 2017, the finals of this American Cup Race will be held in the Bermuda Islands, and teams including defending champion Oracle will compete for the final championship trophy.
America's Cup Race World Series - Fukuoka Station Ranking:
· Land Rover BAR UK— 75
· Swedish Artemis Racing— 75
· Oracle Team USA— 70
· Emirates Team New Zealand— 65
· Softbank Team Japan— 61
· Groupama Team France — 59
Note: Influenced by the double-point score of "Super Sunday" match, Artemis, Sweden tied for the first place in the Fukuoka branch with 75 points.
America's Cup Race World Series - Total Points Ranking:
· Land Rover BAR UK—512
· Oracle Team USA—493
· Emirates Team New Zealand—485
· Swedish Artemis Racing—466
· Softbank Team Japan—460
Groupama Team France—419
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