1. Who are the Casati brothers?

Lorenzo and Leonardo Casati are Italian big air kiteboarders whose rapid rise has made them central figures in one of the sport’s most demanding disciplines. Both compete internationally and are recognized for their willingness to attempt technically complex manoeuvres in strong winds.

Lorenzo, the older of the two, was born in 2005 in Como, northern Italy, a region better known for its lake and mountain scenery than for ocean waves. Early exposure to wind sports around Lake Como laid the foundation for his later move into kitesurfing. In 2016, the Casati family relocated to El Médano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands, one of Europe’s most reliable wind destinations. Regular trade winds and shorebreak conditions there provided the brothers with an almost daily training environment.

Their father, Renato Casati, is regarded as one of the early adopters of kitesurfing in Italy. As a result, Lorenzo and Leonardo had access not only to equipment but also to structured guidance from a young age. Their progression followed a familiar pattern in modern kiteboarding: a focus on freestyle at first, followed by a gradual transition toward big air as that discipline gained prominence in international competition.

Lorenzo’s competitive profile strengthened through results at major European events, including Full Power Tarifa and national championships. His breakthrough moment arrived in 2022, when he won Red Bull King of the Air in Cape Town shortly after his 17th birthday, becoming the youngest champion in the event’s history. That title confirmed him as a leading figure in big air kiteboarding.

Leonardo, a few years younger, developed in a slightly different context. He benefited from direct access to his brother’s training regime, competition experience and equipment, effectively accelerating his own learning curve. By the time he lined up at King of the Air 2025, he was viewed as a legitimate title contender in his own right, with a style characterized by strong commitment, slightly looser body positions and a willingness to push risk levels in heavy wind.

2. Podium & quick facts: final results

For readers primarily interested in the outcomes, the table below summarizes the key podium positions in both the open and women’s divisions at Red Bull King of the Air 2025.

Exact heat totals and trick-by-trick scores can vary slightly between media reports. Most place Lorenzo’s winning aggregate in the mid-30s, with Leonardo only a few points behind, and Lambrecht’s margin over Hoogenraad measured in fractions of a point. For definitive figures, refer to the official scoreboard released by the event organizers.

3. The family final: all-Italian showdown at Kite Beach

King of the Air is widely regarded as a benchmark for progression in big air kiteboarding, but 2025 added a rare human-interest angle. Once both Casati brothers advanced through the later rounds and it became clear they would meet in the final together with Cohan van Dijk, the contest shifted from a conventional brand and nation match-up to a direct sibling confrontation on one of the sport’s most visible stages.