Exell Maintains Perfect Record as Australian Dominance Continues at Geneva

Australia’s Boyd Exell has continued his commanding start to the FEI Driving World Cup™ 2025–26 season, claiming his fifth consecutive victory at the fifth leg of the series in Geneva, Switzerland. The result sees the Australian driver remain unbeaten after five starts and further extends his lead at the top of the World Cup standings.

Facing strong international opposition, including Belgian challenger Dries Degrieck, Boyd once again delivered when it mattered most. While Degrieck recorded faster times in the opening rounds on both days of competition, Boyd’s experience and execution in the drive-offs proved decisive. He claimed victory on Sunday with a winning time of 153.06.

In the opening competition, Boyd set the early benchmark with the fastest first-round time but incurred four penalties after dislodging a ball. That result left the door open for Degrieck, who followed with a determined drive at just his second event of the season. Despite being marginally quicker in both initial rounds, the Belgian was unable to convert those advantages into drive-off victories and finished second on both days.

When the pressure increased, Boyd found additional pace. On Saturday, he delivered a precise and clear drive-off that forced an error from Degrieck, who added four penalties. Boyd’s winning time of 141.76 over the shortened course could not be matched. His tactical decision to take an alternative route, including re-crossing the bridge and a sharp turn into the water complex, demonstrated the level of detail and adaptability that continues to separate him from the field.

“The horses got faster in the second round,” Boyd said. “My wheelers got wind in their lungs and they started to fly, so it was fantastic to drive. Dries was close here and he has been close before. He is a very strong competitor.”