This race was another example that in NT races anything can happen, because this was at least once a NT race before,
and back then a very high pace race
without wind, and with a hard start and breaks in every section.
Also the ( back then not so good- ) Australian teamcaptain was a "victim" and dropped in s3 despite using energy.
Now there was 2x wind, and to my surprise it was a very calm race that went like this : 136 ( ! ) - 107 - 97 - 79 - 3.
It is clear that I used too many EP in the flat sections with the Australian team, including teamcaptain.
But I guess that most NT managers used way too many EP in this "windy" race.
Result =
12º Paddy Friend ( KunTeam ) 0:07"
A bit dissapointing despite he had many helpers in the s4 front group, but every teamcaptain had help in s4.
And none of the 3x free roles could score a few extra points.
But the good news is that Australia ( 100 points ) did better as former nr 2 Portugal ( 80 points ).
And the other 2 rival countries came just a little closer ; Italy ( 160 points ) and Switzerland ( 180 points ).
The gap towards the former nr 2 was 525, and now towards new nr 2 Italy it is 505.
So, looking at the season ranking, this race went well for Australia because the gap is about the same.
What (
almost certainly, I guess for 95% or more ) means that Australia will be again the world champion.
TOP 5 season ranking with just 1 more race to go :
1.
1.865
2.
1.360
3.
1.320
4.
1.290
5.
890
Next week a hot flat cobble race in the north of France.
