Luna Rossa has made a market move by hiring Peter Burling in view of the 38th America's Cup. An exceptional purchase for the Italian team that will be able to count on the New Zealand helmsman, winner of the last three editions of the America's Cup, for the challenge that will take place in Naples. Burling arrives in Luna Rossa two months after having concluded, by mutual agreement, his collaboration with the current Defender Emirates Team New Zealand, with whom he won the Cup in 2017, then successfully defending it in 2021 and 2024.

The 34-year-old New Zealand champion has officially joined the Luna Rossa team and is ready to contribute, both from a sporting and technical point of view, to the Italian challenge for the next edition of the America's Cup.

Winner of three Olympic medals (gold in Rio 2016 and silver in London 2012 and Tokyo 2021) and six world championships in the 49er class, and of three consecutive editions of the America's Cup, Burling "brings with him an incredible wealth of experience, not only on a sporting and sailing level, but also on a technical and development level" says the Italian team.

"We are thrilled to welcome Peter Burling - said Max Sirena, CEO of Luna Rossa -. Peter has been our long-time competitor and over the years we have had the opportunity to appreciate both his extraordinary sailing talent and his fairness and sportsmanship in competition . Although his exact role is not yet defined, he will certainly be part of the sailing team, reinforcing the leadership of the Luna Rossa core group, and will also contribute in other key areas of development. Peter brings great sporting, technical and human value and we are certain that his presence will be a significant boost to the entire team, infusing new energy, experience and determination in view of the challenge that lies ahead".

“I am incredibly proud to be joining Luna Rossa for the 38th America’s Cup,” said Peter Burling. “Racing against this iconic team has always been thrilling and to have the opportunity to be a part of it today is a real honor. I thank everyone for the warm welcome I have received and I look forward to working with such a top-notch team and giving my all to help win Luna Rossa’s first America’s Cup.”