World RX – Johan Kristoffersson wins world title in Riga

The world coronation of Johan Kristoffersson (PSRX VW Sweden – Volkswagen Polo GTi) was possible from this round in Riga in Latvia, and the Swedish driver did not miss his first opportunity to finish.

Winner in the final for the fifth time in a row, Kristoffersson claimed his first World RX title, succeeding Petter Solberg and Mattias Ekström on the list of winners. The new king of rallycross outstripped in the final confrontation the Audi S1 ​​– EKS RX of its predecessor and Sébastien Loeb (Team Peugeot -Hansen – Peugeot 208 WRX), which signs its fifth consecutive podium.

Andreas Bakkerud (Hoonigan Racing Division – Ford Focus RS RX), Janis Baumanis (STARD – Ford Fiesta) and Nico Müller (EKS RX – Audi S1) complete the final standings. PSRX VW Sweden also took the opportunity to win the Teams title.

Note that Petter Solberg (PSRX VW Sweden) was taken to hospital as a precaution for further examinations after being involved in an accident in the second semi-final. The Norwegian suffers from a broken collarbone.

Petter Solberg has been taken to hospital for precautionary checks following an incident in Semi-Final 2. Further update to follow.

— FIA World Rallycross (@FIAWorldRX) September 17, 2017

UPDATE - @Petter_Solberg has suffered a broken collar bone after his SF2 crash. We wish him all the best for a quick recovery!

— FIA World Rallycross (@FIAWorldRX) September 17, 2017

Final ranking

Discover the full report of the Riga World RX event, in issue 2132 of AUTOhebdo, available tomorrow evening in digital version and this Wednesday on newsstands.