11/08/2026
✨🗣️ CHAMPION'S VOICE: Bruno Coelho RC Driver 🗣️✨
"The race was very positive for me. From the beginning of qualifying, the car felt really good and I had the confidence to push. The level was extremely high, so taking the overall TQ was very important, especially because we knew the finals would be very close.
In Q2, while I was leading, I had a traction roll, and that completely changed our tire strategy. We decided to run Q3 and Q4 on used tires, saving a new set for Q5, which we expected to be the fastest round. Everything went according to plan: the conditions were good, I was able to put together a strong run, and we secured the overall TQ.
In A1, everything went smoothly. The car was very good, I was able to control the race from the front and take the win.
Unfortunately, before A2, we had an issue during the voltage check. The battery measured 8.42 volts, which was over the permitted limit, so I was disqualified and could not start the final. It was very difficult to understand because, with the charging settings we used, that value should not have been possible. We were also not the only ones to notice something unusual, after talking with Alex (Alexander Hagberg) he said his battery showed a higher voltage than normal as well. Unfortunately, I was the one who exceeded the limit and was disqualified. It was a big shock and suddenly made A3 the deciding race.
At that point, I just tried to stay calm, put everything behind me and focus on doing the job one more time. The car felt great again in A3, and I had a close battle with Simon Lauter - RC on throughout the final. Going into the last lap, it was only the two of us fighting at the front, so I already knew that the overall victory was secured. That was a huge relief, and from there it became a final battle with Simon all the way to the finish line.
I am extremely happy with this result. The car was strong throughout the entire week, and winning the EFRA European Championship after everything that happened made it even more special. It shows the incredible work we have been doing together with the entire Inf1nityofficial team."
👋 Bruno Coelho