Is this the slipperiest America's Cup boat in the fleet?
by Matt Sheahan 10 May 2024 06:11 BST
Aero Magic - American Magic's New AC75 © PlanetSail
There's plenty to suggest that American Magic's AC75 'Patriot' is the most refined aerodynamic package so far and if that's the case the team's new machine could be the lowest drag Cup boat out there.
But why have the Americans decided to go down this route and be so obsessive about drag and at what cost?
Matt Sheahan takes a look at the new Patriot.