It had been anticipated since the beginning of December and it is now official: Alinghi will take part in the next edition of the America’s Cup in 2024. In Geneva, Ernesto Bertarelli’s team confirmed information anticipated by the neo- zeelandic.
Alinghi, victorious in 2003 and 2007 but beaten by the Americans Oracle in 2010 during an edition marked by a dark legal battle, intends to return to success in 2024, by partnering with the Red Bull brand.
We still do not know where the next edition of the America’s Cup will take place. Holder of the Cup, Team New Zealand has not yet decided on the choice of site for 2024. It is rumored that the New Zealanders could give up sailing in Auckland to favor the financial offer offered by another city.
“We will be ready, says Ernesto Bertarelli, who will once again provide financial support for Team Alinghi. We can rely on a new generation of Swiss sailors who should allow us to be competitive at the highest level.” Bertarelli did not give the slightest indication of the budget necessary to carry out this challenge.
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