Audi Tron Melges 32 : Goransson Takes Two Bullets To Win

The podium at the Audi Tron Melges 32s in Porto Ercole: Sweden Russia and Italy. Image copyright Max Ranchi

by Joy Dunigan

The last day of the second stage of the 2014 Audi-Tron Sailing Series gave way to an incredible come-from-behind win for winner Richard Goransson aboard Helly Hansen Inga From Sweden, tactician Morgan Larson and crew members Warwick Fleury, Rodney Ardern, Filippo la Mantia, Marco Carpinello, Gosse de Boer and Davide Di Maio. A smashing good day on the race course afforded them two first place finishes, moving them from fourth overnight to the trophy seat on Sunday afternoon.

Final day's racing in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi

For Goransson, this was his first European event of 2014 and with its completion, he enjoys his first major win of the season. Earlier in the year, Goransson competed in Miami and has progressively improved with each event, surely an indication that he has his sights set on the World Championship title up for contention in Miami this coming December.

Final day's racing in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi

Cleaning up in second overall was Valentin Zavadnikov on Synergy GT. Zavadnikov's 2-3 day scoreline moved him up a notch from yesterday's third place standing. Placing third was Mauro Mocchegiani's F. Giacomel Audi e-Tron.

Final day's racing in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi

Next up for the Melges 32 fleet happens very soon - 31 May thru 1 June in Talamone.

Final day's racing in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi

The Audi Tron Sailing Series has reconfirmed its innovative style with a brand new mobile app - now available on Google Play and iTunes Apple Store for free.

Final day's racing in Porto Ercole. Image copyright Max Ranchi

In addition to main sponsor Audi, the Audi Tron is supported by official sponsors Kuehne+Nagel, Torqeedo electric motors and technical partners such as the Ente Fiera di Genova, Nespresso and Olicor.

Champagne wars on the podium. Image copyright Max Ranchi

TOP FIVE RESULTS (FINAL - After Eight Races, 1 Discard)

1.) Richard Goransson/Morgan Larson, Helly Hansen Inga From Sweden; [13]-2-5-7-5-5-1-1- = 26
2.) Valentin Zavadnikov/Michele Ivaldi, Synergy GT; 7-5-1-3-[13]-8-2-3 = 29
3.) Mauro Mocchegiani/Branko Brcin, F. Giacomel Audi e-Tron; [16]-4-3-6-4-1-3-9 = 30
4.) Filippo Pacinotti/Gabrio Zandona, Brontolo HH; 1-9-2-10-2-4-12-[15] = 40
5.) Naofumi Kamei/Manuel Weiller, Mamma Aiuto!; 3-11-[14]-1-11-2-7-5 = 40
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