Noè Ponti, the European champion, heads into the 50m butterfly final at the Short Course World Championships in Budapest as a strong favorite after setting a world record in the semifinals. Despite his impressive performance, Ponti emphasizes the importance of winning the race, acknowledging that mistakes can be costly. He respects his competitors, notably Nyls Korstanje and Ilya Kharun, who he believes can pose a challenge. The final will take place at 18:42 local time.