Yachting: NZL84 beats Italians and Spanish

Team New Zealand remains joint top of the standings after notching up two more wins at the Pre-America's Cup regatta in Valencia.

NZL84 has beaten Italians Mascalzone Latino by 32 seconds and the Spanish challenge by 54 seconds.

Team New Zealand trimmer Don Cowie says it was another difficult day in shifty wind conditions.

He says it has been a bit tricky over the past couple of days.

Formula One driver Jarno Trulli was the 18th man against Mascalzone Latino.

Tonight Team New Zealand lines up against Luna Rossa and Alinghi who are level with them at the top of the standings.

- NEWSTALK ZB