BMW will have taken a 1 - 0 lead in the best - of - three America 's Cup series . The American team beat Swiss team Alinghi by over 15 minutes on Friday . The America 's Cup is international sport 's oldest trophy and was first competed for off the coast of southern England in 1851 . The second race of the best - of - three series will take place in Dubai on Sunday .
BMW will have taken a 1 - 0 lead in the best - of - three America 's Cup series . The American team beat Swiss team Alinghi by over 15 minutes on Friday . The second race of the best - of - three series will take place in Dubai on Sunday .