We arrived in Texas a few days early to adapt and get everything ready. The first day couldn’t have gone better: the team brought the new parts for the XB8 ’27, and the car performed amazingly from the very first practice.

It took me some time to adapt to the track layout and the grip level, and that showed in seeding and qualifying. I simply wasn’t driving well and couldn’t find my rhythm.

For the finals, we changed our mindset and just do my best and I managed to fight my way from the 1/16 final all the way to the quarter-finals. We had the pace to make it into the semi-finals, but four mistakes at the beginning of the race cost me around 15 seconds and ultimately put me out.

Our FX Engines also played a huge part, giving us an incredible 13-minute runtime. It was simply spectacular.

I want to thank all my sponsors and, especially, the entire XRAY team (Martin, Cicca, David, Max, Chase, Oscar’s, Hampus, Bermudez Family, etc… and all!!) for the huge amount of work they put in to prepare all the parts in such a short time. Also for sure to my Dad to do this possible also and Juanmi for come to set the car perfectly every time that goes on track.

I also want to congratulate David Ronnefalk . After a year where the results just weren’t coming, he never gave up. His result is even more impressive considering all the hard work and perseverance behind it.

And finally, thank you to ROBERT BATLLE , one of my best friends in RC. It has been a real pleasure sharing this last World Championship with you, being under the same roof and staying up late talking about everything — and about what’s still to come.

You have helped this hobby grow to incredible levels. Maybe you could have an even bigger racing résumé, but I’m sure the best is yet to come, sharing everything you know with others.

Thank you for everything, Robert. ❤️

We leave with the experience, the friendships and, most importantly, the motivation to keep pushing.

See you at the next one. 🏁🇺🇸

Team Xray

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