A second career victory for Pawel Korpulinski, a first Drift Masters Final and podium for Kevin Piskolty, and a huge playoff crash defined the tenth year of Drift Masters at Bikernieki.

The only 96-point run of the session, an Irish P2 and P3, and a 0.20-point fight for the final Top 32 place defined Qualifying at Biķernieki.

In an incredible conclusion to Round 4 of the Drift Masters season here in a sunny Riga, Latvia, Irish driver Conor Shanahan has emerged victorious, claiming the prestigious title of 2024 King of Riga. Taking the crown from his brother Jack Shanahan, the 2023 winner, Conor's victory puts the reigning Drift Masters champion back on the podium, marking a significant milestone in this year's championship race.

We’ve witnessed excitement and surprises in Drift Masters many times before, but today's Qualifying session here at a sunny Round 4 in Riga, Latvia, might just be one of the most captivating days in Drift Masters history. As the dust settled, it was Piotr Wiecek from Poland who left the session with the biggest smile, having taken top spot in Qualifying with a near-perfect score of 97.5. But as always in Drift Masters, there's much more to today's story than just the final scores…