Burling recovered quickly to lead Team New Zealand to a 31-second victory, leading every one of the six legs in the race. "It's good to get off the line and get a few shifts up the first beat," Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling said after the race. It was a bold manoeuvre to try in the opening race of the Cup match, and put the challengers on the back foot immediately. Team New Zealand and Luna Rossa battle it out in race one of the America's Cup Match. • Don't forget to scan QR codes with the NZ COVID Tracer app when on public transport and entering the America's Cup Village.

Source: New Zealand Herald March 10, 2021 03:57 UTC