Luna Rossa Maintains Perfect Record in Cup

Italy's Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team continues to dominate the Louis Vuitton Cup, maintaining their perfect record in the challenger standings for the America's Cup. The Italians secured their fifth consecutive victory in the round robin stage, defeating France's Orient Express Racing as competition resumed following weather-related postponements.

The Louis Vuitton Cup features five potential challengers - Italy, Britain, France, the United States, and Switzerland - competing in a two-stage round-robin tournament. The top four teams will advance to the semi-finals, with the ultimate winner earning the right to challenge Emirates Team New Zealand for the America's Cup in October.

Current standings show Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli leading with five wins and no losses. INEOS Britannia, led by Sir Ben Ainslie, holds second place with three wins and two losses, despite losing to American Magic in the day's opening race. NYYC American Magic sits in third with a 3-3 record.

Switzerland's Alinghi Red Bull Racing kept their qualification hopes alive by defeating American Magic, improving their record to 2-4. The French team, Orient Express Racing, has struggled in the competition, particularly in light wind conditions.

In a non-points race, INEOS Britannia also faced off against the defending champions, Emirates Team New Zealand, resulting in a loss for the British team.

The America's Cup, first contested in 1851, remains the oldest international sporting trophy. The current format sees the challenger teams competing for the opportunity to face the defending New Zealand team in the final series.

Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli's impressive performance has set them apart from the competition, with no other team matching their consistency thus far.

As the round robin stage progresses, the remaining teams will be fighting to secure their positions in the semi-finals and ultimately earn the coveted spot to challenge for the America's Cup.