Ineos Britannia’s bid to become the first British team to win the oldest trophy in international sport ended in disappointment as New Zealand successfully defended their crown, winning the 37th America’s Cup 7-2.

Sir Ben Ainslie vows to fight on as Great Britain beaten in America’s Cup - Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia challengers were the first British team to enter the America’s Cup in 60 years.

America's Cup dream over for Ben Ainslie and Great Britain as New Zealand defend crown - Great Britain’s wait for a first ever America’s Cup win goes on

Sir Ben Ainslie knows better than most that no team should be written off in the America’s Cup match until one has wrapped up the series. In 2013, Ainslie was a key member of Oracle Team USA’s miraculous recovery from being match-point down against Team New Zealand to locking the Auld Mug away in the 34th America’s Cup.

Ben Ainslie is still waiting for his first race win in the America's Cup for Ineos Britannia, as his squad lost Race 4 in Barcelona to see Emirates Team New Zea

New Zealand cruised to within a point of retaining the America's Cup on Friday, twice outclassing the British challengers to take a 6-2 lead in the first-to-seven series off Barcelona.