The patron of Luna Rossa Challenge gave his vision of the 33e America's Cup.

"Ernesto Bertarelli would do well to get a move on, I have already told him", he said. "Within a month he must declare the location and dates".

"Personally I do not agree with those who criticise the defender and play the victim; since the Cup has been in existence the game has been the same and the holder of the trophy decides the rules”.