The Australian current world #1-ranked four-in-hand driver and his team were polished and consistent over the two days of competition.

Driving’s biggest names will showcase their skills and speed in the new series taking place at European shows between November and February.

It was a record-breaking 7th consecutive individual gold for Boyd Exell and the 12th Dutch team gold in Szilvásvárad, Hungary.

The Lipizzaner state stud farm at Szilvásvárad will be the venue; The Netherlands is favoured to win a 12th world title.

The battle in Bordeaux was the most close-fought in years, with just fractions separating the winner from rival Boyd Exell.

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.