Former Emirates Team New Zealand helmsman Peter Burling has been hired by Luna Rossa. In all likelihood, he will not be able to helm because of the restrictive rules the Kiwis have always imposed, but he brings with him many important secrets that can serve to close the gap in speed between Luna Rossa and New Zealand, that small but substantial margin that in both Auckland and Barcelona was decisive. It is an important choice for Patrizio Bertelli and Max Sirena, looking for a reward for their efforts. For years Peter Burling, who was the youngest America's Cup winner in 2017, has been considered a true golden boy, the kind who can turn everything he touches into gold. He has won three Olympic medals (gold in Rio 2016 and silver in London 2012 and Tokyo 2021), six world championships in the 49er class, and three consecutive America's Cup editions. It is known that Grant Dalton, leader maximo of the Kiwi team, has never paid the crew much, and Luna Rossa's offer of an attractive hire may have convinced Peter to move.