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Emirates takes third race now making it a 2 to 1 lead due to equipment malfunction.
"New Zealand skipper Dean Barker moved his AC72 catamaran underneath at the start and made a slick move inside Luna Rossa at the first mark to take the lead. The Italians had their best start and stayed close until the control arm of their wing sail broke, forcing another withdrawal in a series beset by big breezes and breakdowns".
Third mechanical breakdown in three races on these AC72 monsters. Would'nt it be something if one of these teams wins because of mechanical malfunctions. Will they reassess wind speeds and limit racing to lower speeds?
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