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.

This week is the first opportunity of the new cycle for the teams to race each other.

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.

The regatta will conclude with three more races on Monday.