Luna Rossa, the yacht that the Prada Pirelli team hopes will win them the America’s Cup
The America s Cup is Formula 1 on water, where hi-tech yachts achieve once-unimaginable speeds while competing for the oldest international sports trophy in the world - known affectionately as the Auld Mug . And for the past four years Patrizio Bertelli, billionaire co-CEO of global fashion group Prada, has had his fingers crossed that the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team will, after 20 years of competing, finally sail to victory - although the New Zealand team has just opened up a lead with back to back wins in the final stages which come to a close on March 21.
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Press Release – SKYCITY Auckland
SkyTower lit in colours of the Italian flag.
Following Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli’s impressive 7-1 victory over INEOS TEAM UK in the Prada Cup, the Sky Tower will be lit in the colours of the Italian national flag tonight.
“Having shown our support for the Prada Cup by lighting the iconic Sky Tower red prior to each event, Team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli approached us about the potential for lighting up in the colours of the Italian flag,” says SkyCity New Zealand Chief Operating Officer Callum Mallett.
“As the official confirmed opponents to Emirates Team New Zealand for the America’s Cup in March, we were only too delighted to agree.
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