"I find it hard to understand how a nation like New Zealand accepts that the Cup goes elsewhere. Francesco Bruni and Jimmy Spithill led Luna Rossa's campaign in the 36th America's Cup. Luna Rossa was the Challenger of Record in the most recent regatta, but their relationship with Team New Zealand depreciated over the campaign as the two syndicates often butted heads over decisions. "The thing that still blocks the operations is that the New Zealanders have not yet told us where, how and when," Bruni told OA Sport. "Max Sirena (Luna Rossa skipper) is trying to keep the most important nucleus together and build a group of designers capable of winning the America's Cup.

Source: New Zealand Herald July 07, 2021 00:00 UTC