Leo Casati has claimed his first GKA Big Air World Title, leading a historic family podium finish at the tour finale in Mykonos. The victory ensures the championship trophy remains with the Casati brothers for another season, following a dominant performance in the Mediterranean.
The 2026 season concluded with a two-stop championship race that moved from the cold waters of Barcarès, France, to the island of Mykonos, Greece. Leo Casati secured the title ahead of his brother, former champion Lorenzo Casati, marking a rare one-two finish for the Italian family.
A Family Monopoly on Big Air
The result in Mykonos solidifies a shift in the Big Air hierarchy. By taking the top two steps on the podium, the Casati brothers have effectively locked down the world title for two consecutive years. Leo described the win as crazy, noting that keeping the title in the family was a primary goal. The brothers have stated their intention to dominate the discipline for several years to come.
Mykonos served as a first-time host for the GKA, providing the backdrop for the crowning of world champions. The event offered a record prize purse, which the tour organizers described as the greatest event ever staged by the association.
Leo Casati secured the title ahead of his brother, former champion Lorenzo Casati, marking a rare one-two finish for the Italian family.
Sol and Overbeek Secure Season Results
In the women's division, Mika Sol secured another world title. The Brazilian rider, who holds nine world championships across disciplines, found the Mykonos conditions more favorable than the season opener. Sol admitted that enjoying herself on the water made the difference after a difficult, cold event at Lords of Tram in France where she suffered a loss.
The 2026 Big Air season rankings were determined by the results across two major stops:
- Lords of Tram (France): Jamie Overbeek won the men's event with a comeback performance, while Alessa Mensch took her first World Cup win in the women's fleet.
- Mykonos (Greece): The final stop where the Casati brothers moved to the top of the overall standings to decide the world titles.
Freestyle and Tour Expansion
While the Big Air season has concluded, the GKA Kite World Tour continues its freestyle circuit. Bruna Kajiya and Maxime Chabloz currently lead the freestyle standings following the World Cup in Borkum, Germany. The freestyle season began earlier this year in Nuevo Nayarit, Mexico, representing a period of geographic expansion for the tour.
The focus now shifts back to the freestyle riders as they head into the second half of their season, while the Big Air fleet watches to see if anyone can break the Casati brothers' hold on the top tier of the podium in 2027.
