2025 Red Bull King of the Air | Highlights
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| Lorenzo Casati and Nathalie Lambrecht have claimed the prestigious 2025 Red Bull King of the Air title, held at Kite Beach in Bloubergstrand, South Africa.
In a sport often driven by youthful bravado, raw talent and deep family roots, Sunday’s Open Division final delivered a moment kiteboarding fans won’t soon forget: two brothers going head-to-head for one of Big Air’s most coveted titles.
A historic family showdown
The 15-minute, three-rider finale was a blur of powered loops and high-stakes tricks. When the spray finally settled, it was 20-year-old Lorenzo Casati who emerged on top with 34.02 points.
His 16-year-old brother, Leonardo, finished just behind with 31.12 – an astonishing result in his event debut.
At 16 years, 5 months and 16 days, he also became the youngest finalist in King of the Air history, edging out the previous record set by Jamie Overbeek in 2022. Dutch rider Cohan van Dijk completed the podium with 27.18 points.
For much of the heat, it looked like the younger Casati might steal the spotlight. Leonardo kept the pressure high with composed, high-scoring passes that forced his older brother to respond.
But Lorenzo – a former champion known for his calm under fire – delivered a decisive KiteLoop-BoardLoop combination, then threw down a massive jump at the 17:39 mark that effectively locked in the win.
He added two more tricks at the buzzer for good measure, securing his second King of the Air crown.
“It’s the best to share it with my brother and father – a dream come true,” Lorenzo said, fighting back emotion. “I’m even more motivated to push with my brother in the water. I have to thank my dad, and thanks to my sponsors and the public here.”
On the beach, their father watched a moment years in the making – a family dream transformed into kiteboarding history.
Women’s Division: A razor-thin finish
While the Open final delivered a storybook family moment, the Women’s Division came down to sheer competitive grit.
Sweden’s Nathalie Lambrecht narrowly clinched the title with 26.92 points, edging the Netherlands’ Zara Hoogenraad by just 0.55 – one of the tightest margins the event has ever seen. Slovenia’s Lana Herman, a late-stage injury replacement who became a crowd favorite, claimed third with 23.73.
Hoogenraad, appearing in her second consecutive final, pushed Lambrecht to the limit. But Lambrecht’s consistency and technical precision – underscored by a standout 7.52-point KiteLoop Board Off – proved just enough to secure the crown.
“This is amazing,” Lambrecht said afterward. “Thanks to my coach, my sponsors… I’m still trying to take this all in.”
Herman’s unexpected podium run capped one of the event’s most uplifting storylines, showing how preparation and perseverance can turn opportunity into achievement.
Footage: Red Bull
