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The Italian team Luna Rossa secured a crucial victory over Switzerland's Alinghi in the waters off Barcelona, despite a challenging start and two early penalties. The race ended with Luna Rossa crossing the finish line 46 seconds ahead, clocking a time of 26:46.
In the final of the America's Cup preliminary races, Luna Rossa faced the New Zealand team once again, who proved to be unstoppable. In a race marked by constant shifts in momentum, the Italian team fought hard, but New Zealand crossed the finish line with a time of 23:59. Luna Rossa finished 34 seconds behind.
Despite the defeat in the final, Luna Rossa showed they are a formidable contender for the America's Cup, suffering only two losses, both against New Zealand. Now, the Italian crew is preparing to return to the water for the Louis Vuitton Cup, where they will strive to earn the right to challenge Team New Zealand again in the final competition for the prestigious trophy.
