Sir Ben Ainslie, Kiwi commentator Stephen McIvor share awkward exchange in post-race interview [Video]

Neither Sir Ben Ainslie nor Kiwi commentator Stephen McIvor addressed the exchange that led to the former calling the latter a “f***ing w***er” after America’s Cup racing today. 

They did, however share another awkward exchange in the customary post-race interview. 

After the lone race of the day – Ainslie’s Ineos Britannia losing by 23s to Team New Zealand and falling behind 4-0 in their challenger for the Auld Mug – McIvor asked Ainslie what his message to the team was. 

“Well, I’m surprised you weren’t going to talk to me about the performance to start off with,” Ainslie said with a laugh. 

The comment seemed to be a nod to what might have been a misunderstanding in their last conversation, when McIvor asked the British helmsman about their boat’s performance after their loss in race three. 

McIvor gave a chuckle at the response, while Ainslie went on. 

“It was a …