It was a perfect way to sign off the Red Bull Air Race. Yoshihide Muroya wins his home race for the third time and after five years of being on the overall podium, Matt Hall becomes the World Champion! Here are some of the best photos from today's action.
What a race, what a season, what a motorsport. Once again the Red Bull Air Race World Championship has delivered. It’s been a fantastic race in Chiba. Here are the pilots' final words on the day…
In one of the most intense races in the sport’s history Matt Hall claims the 2019 Red Bull Air Race World Championship title as Yoshihide Muroya wins the last race.
In front of tens of thousands of devoted fans, Matt Hall, who knocked out Mika Brageot in their Round of 8 heat, could only mange third in the race, but it was enough for him to take the title by one point from Yoshihide Muroya.
With Martin Sonka out, the World Championship is in the hands of Yoshihide Muroya and Matt Hall. Here’s how they line up for the Round of 8…
Heat 8
Ben Murphy v Pete McLeod
Murphy flew well in the Round of 14 and has to fly first again, but that doesn't seem to concern him. He’ll go out and fly as he did earlier. McLeod set the fastest net time of the Round of 14, but a penalty almost cost him. How that will affect his flying, we’ll find out soon enough.
It’s been a race to remember already and it’s only the Round of 14. Matt Hall and Yoshihide Muroya are both through, but the current leader of the Championship is out! Here’s how the heats broke down…
The countdown has begun for the World Championship decider. Here’s how they line up for the Round of 14…
Heat 1
Ben Murphy v Yoshihide Muroya
These two have previously met twice in the Round of 14 and so far it’s one win apiece. Murphy was honest yesterday saying that he couldn’t find his form so far, but knows how to beat Muroya. Muroya on the other hand has his home race and the World Championship to think of. This one could go either way, it all depends on who keeps their feet on the ground.
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