Robert Batlle is 2007 European Champion

Robert Batlle from Spain has won the 2007 European Championship today in Auxerre, France. Having qualified in pole position, the HoBao Hyper 8.5 driver also won his semi final to line up first for the main final ahead of Spanish Mugen racer Borja Hernandez in 2nd, while Portugese Kyosho driver Miguel Matias lined up 3rd. A big upset ws that reigning European Champion Yannick Aigoin didnt make the final, after a problem in his semi put him out while leading, this meant that no Xrays would be present in the final. The final started badly for Batlle with the Spanish driver down the order as the race commenced, meaning he had to push hard to get on terms, this left Matias and Hernandez battle is out front with French driver Savoya joining in on the mix later on. All the while Batlle’s recovery was relentless, picking off racers throughout the race finally coming up behind leader Savoya and taking the lead in the last minutes. Robert Batlle crossed the line to take the title followed closely by French Mugen racer Renaud Savoya, with another Mugen driver, Borja Hernandez completing the podium in 3rd.

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Final results:
1. Robert Batlle (ESP)
2. Renaud Savoya (FR)
3. Borja Hernandez (ESP)
4. Miguel Matias (POR)
5. Philippe Lachat (CH)
6. Fabio Boero (IT)
7. Jerome Aigoin (FR)
8. Daniel Vega (ESP)
9. Riccardo Rabitti (IT)
10. Davide Tortorici (IT)
11. Joseph Quagraine (FI)
12. Jerome Sartel (FR)

Source: Neo Buggy [neo-buggy.com]