Overview

• Peter Burling officially joined Luna Rossa on June 20, 2025 to begin preparations for the 2027 America’s Cup in Napoli.
• He departed Emirates Team New Zealand two months ago after leading the team to consecutive Cup victories in 2017, 2021 and 2024.
• Burling adds to Luna Rossa’s roster his haul of three Olympic medals and six world titles in the 49er class.
• Luna Rossa CEO Max Sirena said Burling will enhance both the team’s on-water performance and its technical development.
• Final rules governing Burling’s nationality and on-board race participation remain under negotiation in the America’s Cup Protocol.