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Michael Goulian Snags Top Spot After Red Bull Air Race in Russia

The battle for the podium was close on the Red Bull Air Race course in Kazan, Russia. Predrag Vuckovic/Red Bull Content Pool
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Key Takeaways:

  • Martin Sonka secured his second consecutive Red Bull Air Race victory in Kazan, Russia, with Americans Michael Goulian and Kirby Chambliss finishing second and third, respectively, in a very close competition.
  • Despite Sonka's win, Michael Goulian's second-place finish propelled him to the lead in the season championship with 55 points, six points ahead of Sonka and Matt Hall.
  • The top three pilots (Goulian, Sonka, and Hall) now hold a significant lead in the overall standings with over 20 points separating them from fourth place, setting up an exciting battle in the final three races.
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Yet another exciting Red Bull Air Race took place over the weekend, this time in Kazan, Russia. The Russian race course treated the Americans right. After the Final 4 runs had been completed, both Michael Goulian and Kirby Chambliss stood on the podium, taking second and third place respectively. At the top of the podium was Czech pilot Martin Sonka, his second consecutive win.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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