It was a British challengers who - unfortunately for them - proved the major talking point on the opening day of official racing in the latest America’s Cup cycle in Italy.

Con Luna Rossa, New Zealand, i britannici di GB1, Alinghi e i francesi di La Roche-Posay (ANSA)

The British team's second AC40 toppled over in practice ahead of the first preliminary regatta in Cagliari.