For the AON Racing Team, trust in their Hayes Dominion A4 brakes was the foundation for confidence on one of the world’s hardest stages.

Riders Monika Hrastnik, Hattie Harnden, Henry Kerr, and junior rider Stan Nisbet raced with the Dominion A4 brakes in the iconic Purple Hayes colorway—a hue that has become synonymous with royalty in braking performance. Known for their unparalleled lever feel, powerful yet finely modulated stopping force, and consistent reliability, the Dominions gave the team the control they needed on a track where hesitation or failure could end a run in an instant.

With features like dual bleed ports for easy maintenance and the Crosshair caliper alignment system for perfect setup, Dominion brakes are engineered not just for championship-level performance but also for the real-world needs of mechanics and riders. Backed by over 90 years of braking innovation, Hayes delivers braking technology that is tested, trusted, and race-proven at the highest level.

Monika Hrastnik rode a fast and controlled final to finish 12th in the elite women’s field, setting the 3rd fastest time on the speed trap. Her confidence through the most technical lines was backed by the Dominion A4’s unmatched modulation.

Hattie Harnden was on track for a strong top-20 finish until a dramatic crash on the final jumps. Despite the crash, she was able to remount and ride her bike to the line—a testament not only to her toughness but to equipment that inspires trust in the heat of racing.

Henry Kerr delivered his best result of the season with 30th place in the elite men’s race. Despite challenging conditions and pre-race nerves from delays, he trusted his setup and pushed hard, spending time in the hot seat before the world’s fastest men came down the hill.

Stan Nisbet, competing in his first Junior World Championships, showed incredible determination to finish 23rd despite riding with a painful hand injury. The ability to confidently manage speed and braking on such a demanding course was crucial to making it to the finish.

In Champéry, every second mattered, and every braking point had to be perfect. That’s exactly what the Hayes Dominion A4 delivers—braking that is consistent, powerful, and trustworthy, whether in dry dust, slippery roots, or wet alpine mud.

The Purple Hayes colorway doesn’t just stand out visually—it symbolizes a standard of excellence. For riders and teams aiming to conquer the toughest downhill tracks in the world, Dominion remains the benchmark in braking performance.