Luna Rossa Wins Preliminary Regatta Sardinia with Alfa Romeo as Sponsor
Luna Rossa won the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, the first official event of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup.
- 38th
- May 21-24, 2026
What Happened
Yesterday, Luna Rossa won the Preliminary Regatta Sardinia, the first official event of the Louis Vuitton 38th America's Cup, which will be held in the Bay of Naples in 2027. Alfa Romeo, as Official Sponsor, offered guests exclusive access to the Luna Rossa base and a chance to witness the victory from its catamaran.
The partnership between Alfa Romeo and Luna Rossa is rooted in innovation and excellence. At the event, a Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa was displayed, the first product of their collaboration. The roadshow 'Road to Naples 2027' also kicked off from Cagliari.
- Luna Rossa is the Italian challenger for the America's Cup
- Alfa Romeo is the Official Sponsor
- The America's Cup will be in Italy for the first time in 2027
Why this matters
This regatta marks the beginning of the America's Cup's first visit to Italy in 2027, with Alfa Romeo as a key sponsor.
Terms in This Story
- America's Cup
- The oldest international sailing competition, dating back to 1851.
- Luna Rossa
- The Italian sailing team challenging for the America's Cup.
- Quadrifoglio
- A four-leaf clover badge used on high-performance Alfa Romeo models.
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