In an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa ahead of the launch of their second boat on Tuesday, Sirena hinted at the frosty relationship with Team NZ and team boss Grant Dalton. Sirena has had close ties with Team NZ, having shaped the direction of next year's America's Cup in Auckland. When Luna Rossa hired Team NZ's long nemesis Australian Jimmy Spithill in 2018, Dalton insisted the relationship was still close. Team NZ have yet to announce when they will be launching their second boat. On paper they are the strongest team," Sirena added.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 19, 2020 02:15 UTC