The battle in Bordeaux was the most close-fought in years, with just fractions separating the winner from rival Boyd Exell.
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The title race is tighter than ever thanks to Belgium’s Dries Degrieck, who has upset the applecart and put himself into serious contention.
The Belgian farrier added his name to the four-in-hand driving elite and sealed his place in the World Cup Final in Bordeaux next month.
The Dutch driver and his team of greys took the fourth leg of the 2023-24 FEI Driving World Cup at the Sweden International Horse Show.
Reigning World Champion Martin Hölle left no doubt that the title was going to be his for the 4th consecutive time.
Bram Chardon wins his third consecutive European title, Netherlands takes team gold and para drivers compete for Grade 1 and 2 honours.
It was FEI Driving World Cup gold for the Australian at the Final in France, challenged by father-and-son legends Ijsbrand and Bram Chardon.
The Dutch driver now shares top spot in the series with Aussie Boyd Exell; the pair will face off next in Leipzig, Germany.
The Australian world number one was in a league of his own as he triumphed for the second consecutive weekend.
The Australian driver led the first leg of the 2022/23 series from gate to wire ahead of Ijsbrand Chardon (NED) and Koos de Ronde (NED).