In a thrilling competition, starring home driver Sandmann, Frenchman Benjamin Aillaud and Ijsbrand Chardon from the Netherlands, Sandmann wrote true history by winning the Final of the FEI World Cupâ„¢ Driving 2007/2008 in Leipzig a wild card. It was the first time in the seven-year history that the Final took place in Leipzig. The Organising Committee, the many spectators and the wonderful atmosphere contributed to the success of the Leipziger Final.

Christoph Sandmann drove sensationally and truly deserved his win. The owner of a transport company and organiser of the international combined driving competition in Lähden did not qualify for the FEI World Cup™ Driving season, but received wild cards in Hannover, Stuttgart and...