Summary First Day of the Copa America 2024 in Barcelona

The opening day of the Round Robin of the America's Cup in Barcelona was marked by challenges due to the lack of wind, which made navigation difficult for many teams, especially the favorites. This factor made the day even more unpredictable and exciting.

Race Results

• Orient Express (France) started off well, winning their first race against Alinghi Red Bull Racing (Switzerland). However, they couldn't repeat the victory in the second race of the day against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli (Italy). This Italian team, despite starting at a disadvantage, made better use of the conditions to win with a comfortable lead.
  
  

• INEOS Britannia (United Kingdom) had a solid performance, winning their match against American Magic (USA), who experienced technical problems at the start, making it easier for the British team to win.
  
  

• Emirates Team New Zealand, although not scoring points as the title defender, had a notable duel against Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli. Despite the Italians leading at first, the New Zealanders managed to recover and win this race. However, they suffered an incident on land when their boat fell from a crane, although no injuries were caused to the team.
  
  

Provisional Classification

At the end of the day, the teams INEOS Britannia, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, and Orient Express lead the standings, each with one victory and one defeat. American Magic and Alinghi Red Bull Racing failed to score points on this first day, putting them in a delicate situation for the upcoming races.

Outlook for the Second Day

The second day promises to be just as competitive, with key matchups that could define the course of the competition. The teams will need to continue adjusting their strategies to deal with the unpredictable wind conditions in Barcelona.