Team New Zealand v Luna Rossa highlights: Watch America’s Cup race

Luna Rossa sits in the water off the coast of Barcelona. Photo / Ian Roman, America's Cup

Team New Zealand won their first race in the America’s Cup preliminary regatta against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli.

The Italians retired early after their boat came off its foils and splashed down on the first leg. They got their boat up and running again, but retired from the race shortly after.

The two teams competed for the America’s Cup in Auckland in 2021.

Team New Zealand’s next race is overnight against Ineos Britannia.

Preliminary regatta day one results:

• Alinghi Red Bull Racing (Switzerland) beat Orient Express Racing Team (France)
• Emirates Team New Zealand beat Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (Italy)
• American Magic (USA) beat Ineos Britannia
• Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli beat Orient Express Racing Team