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Poland winning 3rd title in four seasons, a new dynasty has been created?

Poland has once again proved to be the best in the Nations Cup, defending the crown from the last season. This is the third title in the last 4 seasons for Polish hussars. The question is, is it a beginning of the new dynasty in MRC?

After the spectacular last season, where Poles scored 3970 points, winning 30 races and being 64 times on the podium, this time Polish drivers were the best in 25 races adding 55 podiums and scoring a total of 3527 points which was enough to secure comfortable victory over the 2nd Czech Republic Team.

As it has been mentioned above it is a third title for Poland. The first title came in the 30th season, which was the last season before changes that have taken place since 31st season. Since then, only in the first season Poland has not finished at the first place. Let's remind, the structure of the Nations Cup has been reconstructed. Introducing three groups of ages. Now, teams have to choose two drivers for races U-21, U-25 and seniors. The length of races has been changed itself. Races are much more longer and finally two compounds of tires (soft and hard) are available for each round. We caught a chairman of the Polish Association - beltmann - who shared some thoughts if those changes had a significant impact on Poland's results.

"First of all, I would like to thank all the guys for this season as well as for the previous ones. They did a great job, they deserve for it. When it comes to the changes, I definitely evaluate them positively, I am not convinced if split into three age groups was the key reason, but certainly lengthening races and introduction of two tire compounds resulted that skillful racing strategy, shuffling tires have begun more to count than position in qualifications as it used to be before. The best example is our undisputed leader in the last seasons Franciszek Bum, who despite a weaker place in the Q can pull out a rabbit and do something special in the race ".

A great asset of Poles was also the depth of the team. Eight drivers participated in the last season and each of them had a positive impact on the result. Beltmann asked about the secret of Poles, preserves continence.

"It's hard to say, we definitely create a well-coordinated team, drivers who work hard and are open for any help and advice from experienced drivers. We managed to create a nice youth academy system and take an advantage from our modest possibilities, where our young drivers can train their skills and learn from our champions".

Speaking of modest possibilities, beltmann says that the infrastructure is still not what he would have dreamed of. There is still a lot to do in this field, he's glad with creating a new track - Silesia Ring, but at the same time emphasizes that this is still not enough. As a reminder, Poland has only 4 tracks: Poznan, Kielce, Wroclaw and Silesia Ring mentioned above which was put into service in season 33.

Asking about the future, if the Poles are able to defend the title again, beltmann maintains calm and moderate. "We do not think about it, nor do we impose the pressure that we must win and defend the title. It's time to enjoy the moment right now and let it last as long as possible. We just have to do our job. "

No matter what the next season will look like, Poland has done something special in the recent seasons to create an interesting, well-coordinated team. And - despite the president's peace of mind - they should definitely be contenders in the next season.