The Story of Luna Rossa, sponsored by Panerai: Italy’s Challenger in the 37th America’s Cup

The Luna Rossa team, an emblem of Italian sailing excellence, began its America's Cup journey in 1997 when entrepreneur Patrizio Bertelli and yacht designer Germán Frers decided to compete in the world’s most prestigious sailing competition. Luna Rossa's debut in 2000 was a remarkable success, as they won the Louis Vuitton Cup and faced New Zealand in the America’s Cup Final. Though they didn’t clinch the title, Luna Rossa's performance—38 victories in 49 races—secured its place as a top contender. In...