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America’s Cup: day 1, Luna Rossa Senior (2-1) in testa

September 25

Napoli– Segui qui la diretta streaming della prima giornata della Preliminary Reratta da Napoli, dalle 14 in programma tre prove. Race 2 parte alle 17:10. Grecale sui 12-14 nodi.

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