Naples returns to the water on Saturday 26 September with Luna Rossa Senior leading the early standings of the 38th Louis Vuitton America’s Cup preliminary series. After a weather-affected opening day, the Italian team has the chance to build on its one-point advantage in front of its home public.
How the opening day unfolded
- The first scheduled start was abandoned because of adverse weather conditions.
- Two races were then completed, placing Luna Rossa Senior first with 19 points.
- Emirates Team New Zealand and ARC Team finished the day level on 14 points.
- Luna Rossa W&Y remained close behind in fourth place on 13 points.
Standings after the first races
| Position | Team | Nation | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luna Rossa Senior | Italy | 19 |
| 2 | Emirates Team New Zealand | New Zealand | 14 |
| 3 | ARC Team | United States | 14 |
| 4 | Luna Rossa W&Y | Italy | 13 |
Weekend programme in Naples
- Saturday’s first race is scheduled for 14:10.
- The second contest is due to begin at 14:46.
- The third race of the day is set for 15:27.
- On Sunday, the first fleet race is planned for 14:10.
- A second fleet race follows at 14:46.
- The weekend concludes with the final match race at 15:27.
The preliminary races will be shown live on television and will also be available via streaming, as the contest in Naples moves into a decisive second day for the teams at the top of the table.
