Lambert joins wild card Tom Brennan in flying the home flag in Britain’s biggest speedway event as rounds three and four of the 2026 Speedway GP series take place at the National Speedway Stadium.

With 44 championship points up for grabs over two high-stakes evenings, including four in Friday’s sprint race at the afternoon Qualifying session, Lambert is determined to improve on the six points he scored at the FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic – Prague on May 23.

The two-time British champion started his series with a final appearance at the WWK Schwaiger & Partner FIM Speedway GP of Germany – Landshut on May 2, and Lambert is currently sixth in the standings on 20 points – 12 short of series leader Bartosz Zmarzlik.

As he bids to close the gap, he also knows there will be a weight of expectation from the British fans on his shoulders in Manchester – scene of his two FIM Speedway of Nations World Championship wins with GB in 2021 and 2024.

Lambert said: “There is always going to be pressure, I want to succeed and do well. As I said at the beginning of the season, the goal is to try and get a medal again in the GP and that stays the same. If you have a couple of good rounds and some consistent ones, you are going to be up there. We need to keep our finger on the pulse and not let the top pack move further away because that makes it much harder. We are fully focused on the coming rounds, and hopefully we can pull something out of the bag.

“I think after the performance in Prague, I want to do a bit better. Missing out on getting into the LCQs is not what I want. But I am going to Manchester open-minded, positive to do well and put on a good show for the British fans.

“It’s nice for the British fans to see me racing in the UK. For some of them, that’s the only time in the year when they can watch me race. Having the fans’ support is massive. I am looking forward to that, and obviously I have experience around Manchester.”

With two Speedway GP rounds in as many days, it’s a critical weekend for every rider’s medal and 2027 qualification hopes. But racing two of the biggest meetings of his season in such close proximity is no problem for Lambert.

He said: “It’s no worry in terms of preparation or being ready for two meetings. Sometimes we have GPs and then Polish league the next day. That can be even more hectic and full-on than having two meetings in one place. I am going there to do well and get as many points as I can from this weekend.”

Lambert is joined in the line-up by the likes of six-time Speedway GP world champion Zmarzlik, who won night two of the double-header in Manchester last year. With 32 championship points, he is one clear of fellow Polish star Kacper Woryna, who has 31 and won the opening round in Landshut on his full-time Speedway GP debut.

Also in action is third-placed Brady Kurtz, captain of host club Belle Vue, who has 26 points and reached the final of both Manchester SGPs last year. Prague winner Leon Madsen and Aussie ace Jack Holder are tied on 21 in fourth and fifth place respectively.

Sixth-placed Lambert also takes on British talent Brennan, who joined him in GB’s gold medal-winning SON sides at the National Speedway Stadium.

The FIM British Speedway GP wild card is normally awarded to the winner of the British Championship Final. But with that competition not taking place until August 15 this season, Brennan was nominated for this weekend’s Manchester double-header.

He admits: “It was honestly something I didn’t expect with us not having the British Final. But at the same time, I feel I deserve my spot. I am happy. I am ready. It should be really good.”

Brennan has his sights set on achieving the top-10 finish needed to fight for a spot in the final via the last-chance qualifiers. He said: “I would love to make an LCQ. The ultimate aim is to try and get into the LCQ. I’ll probably sleep well if I can do that.

“In terms of expectations and pressure, we’re going into it with an open mind. I’ve had a bit of an off-and-on start to the year. It’s a really cool chance to show and remind people that I can be at that top level. I just want to mix it up and have some good racing. I want to see the British fans go as crazy as they can.”

2026 ATPI FIM SPEEDWAY GP OF GREAT BRITAIN – MANCHESTER LINE-UP:
95. Bartosz Zmarzlik (Poland)
101. Brady Kurtz (Australia)
105. Anders Thomsen (Denmark – substitute for Dan Bewley)
744. Kai Huckenbeck (Germany – substitute for Fredrik Lindgren)
25. Jack Holder (Australia)
29. Andzejs Lebedevs (Latvia)
505. Robert Lambert (Great Britain)
46. Max Fricke (Australia)
69. Jason Doyle (Australia)
201. Jan Kvech (Czech Republic – substitute for Dominik Kubera)
30. Leon Madsen (Denmark)
52. Michael Jepsen Jensen (Denmark)
692. Patryk Dudek (Poland)
223. Kacper Woryna (Poland)
785. Nazar Parnitskyi (Ukraine)
16. Tom Brennan (Great Britain – wild card)
17. Anders Rowe (Great Britain – first track reserve)
18. Dan Thompson (Great Britain – second track reserve)

MANCHESTER FANZONE

Enjoy two huge afternoons of entertainment in the ATPI FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Manchester fanzone on Friday and Saturday.

The fanzone will be open on the sports pitches next to the National Speedway Stadium from 15:00 UK time, and it features the official Speedway GP autograph session, where fans can meet all 18 riders from 16:30 and grab a signature or selfie.

Grab some goodies and meet Jack Holder and Patryk Dudek at the Monster Energy Rig Riot from 17:00 – featuring a special Manchester burnout.

We will have an interview with special VIP guests from 17:30, and fans can win Speedway GP prizes in our quiz at 15:30.

Pose for a photo with the Speedway GP trophy throughout the afternoon. Meet the Monster Energy Girls for a photo and grab a selfie with FIM Speedway mascot Speedy. There will be a vintage speedway bikes exhibition, other photo opportunities, the We Love Speedway sign, food and drink stalls, the Speedway GP merchandise shop and much, much more.

The fanzone closes at 18:00 ahead of the opening ceremony at 18:45, with racing getting underway at around 19:00.

MANCHESTER FAN INFO

Limited tickets for the ATPI FIM Speedway GP of Great Britain – Manchester weekend are still available – book online HERE to avoid missing out.

Fans with tickets for Friday’s event are eligible to register for tickets to watch Qualifying from the East Grandstand.

All Friday ticket holders will have received an email to the address they supplied when they booked their tickets. Only those who have registered will be given access to the session, which gets underway at 2pm.

For more information about parking, please CLICK HERE.

In addition, fans are reminded that only A4-sized bags are permitted inside the National Speedway Stadium for this event. Fans are asked to leave any larger bags at home or securely inside their vehicles or accommodation.

For more information about the event, please CLICK HERE.

WHERE TO WATCH

Fans can catch every moment of 2026 Speedway GP and SWC action live on global broadcaster Warner Bros. Discovery’s streaming platforms HBO Max or discovery+. Coverage of every Speedway GP Qualifying session is also available on these platforms.

HBO Max is available across Europe, with FIM-MOTO TV providing coverage around the world.

ACROSS EUROPE: Live on HBO Max and discovery+
REST OF THE WORLD: Live on FIM-MOTO TV
BRITAIN: Live on HBO Max and TNT Sports
POLAND: Live on Eurosport 3, HBO Max and Player
SWEDEN: Live on Kanal 9 and HBO Max
DENMARK: Live on 6’eren and HBO Max
AUSTRALIA: Live on Fox Sports
GERMANY: Live on HBO Max and discovery+
ACROSS THE BALTICS: Live on Go3, TV3 Sport and HBO Max
CZEC REPUBLIC: Live on HBO Max
SLOVAKIA: Live on STVR Sport and HBO Max
USA/Canada: Live on Racer

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MSE has reached an exciting multi-year agreement with Monster Energy to continue its long association with the SGP series, which stretches back to 2012. They will serve as presenting sponsor of the 2026 FIM Speedway World Cup and official energy drink of Speedway GP.

Monster Energy will continue to play a very active role in enhancing the fan experience at Speedway GP events, with the Monster Energy Girls returning to the start line for 2026.

And, for the first time ever, both riders and fans have the chance to win prizes in the brand-new Monster Energy Triple Crown, which will be contested across the three Polish Speedway GP events in Wroclaw on June 20, Lodz on August 1 and Torun on September 26.

Riders’ race points from their five heat rides at each of these three rounds will be added together, with the highest scorer receiving an exclusive Monster Energy Triple Crown trophy after the final round in Torun.

It’s a competition with echoes of the sport’s one-off FIM Speedway World Final era pre-1995, which saw riders compete over a straight five rides for the sport’s biggest prize, with no semi-finals or finals.

The stakes will also be high for fans as they battle it out on the Monster Energy reaction test machine in our Polish Speedway GP fanzones.

The fans that set the fastest times in Wroclaw and Lodz will win tickets to the FIM Speedway GP of Poland – Torun, where they will face the fan who clocks the quickest reaction time in the fanzone at the Marian Rose Motoarena.

All three fans will compete in a final showdown to set the most rapid reaction time, with some coaching from our Monster Energy athletes, and the winner earns an exclusive VIP trip to the Monster Energy VIP Compound in Valencia to watch a huge weekend of two-wheel motorsport action in November, courtesy of Monster Energy.

Mayfield Sports Events founder Richard Coleman is delighted to join forces with Monster Energy to elevate the Speedway GP experience in 2026 and beyond. He said: “Monster Energy has become so much more than a sponsor for our sport and its fans – they are an integral part of the Speedway GP experience.

“Their SGP Fanzone activities are a great way of bringing the sport to its fans, and we are delighted to welcome the Monster Energy Girls back on to the start line for 2026.

“MSE and Monster Energy will look to build and develop our partnership to move Speedway GP and the sport of speedway forward under the new FIM Speedway promotion of MSE.

“We would like to say a special thanks to Monster Energy’s Joe Parsons, whose limitless passion for our sport is hugely appreciated by the MSE team as we strive to deliver fan-focused events. The Monster Energy Triple Crown is another fantastic initiative, and we cannot wait to see which rider takes home the trophy after the final round in Torun, and indeed, which of our fast-gating fans will be heading to Valencia.”

Joe Parsons, Director of Special Projects at Monster Energy, added: “We are thrilled to level up our long-standing partnership with Mayfield Sports Events through the launch of the Monster Energy Triple Crown.

“Poland has some of the most passionate speedway fans in the world, and by introducing a brand-new competitive stakes element for both riders and fanzone attendees, we are bringing an unprecedented level of energy to the 2026 SGP series.”

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The club had originally announced Kennett on a 28-day contract, with Hellstrom-Bangs set to return once the temporary deal had ended. However, after reviewing the situation, the Witches have opted to keep the reserve berth available in the hope that Hellstrom-Bangs will soon be fit enough to resume racing.

Kennett had opportunities to take part in practice sessions at Foxhall and Lydd in recent days, but after further consideration Ipswich have decided against activating the move.

Redcar rider Jake Mulford will instead guest for the Witches in Thursday’s Rowe Motor Oil Premiership clash against Sheffield.

Witches chairman Richard Coleman explained the reasoning behind the decision:

“Had we gone ahead with Edward’s signature, it would have ruled Philip out of the team for the full 28-day period.

“Given that he has now been absent since the beginning of May, we are keen to help him resume racing as quickly as possible to ensure he is in the best possible form for the crucial summer months and has time to get accustomed to the Premiership tracks.

“We signed Philip in the belief that he could be a real trump card for us at reserve, and we still believe there is plenty more to come from him this season.

“We were also somewhat surprised that Edward did not take the opportunity to practise at Foxhall last week and missed a further opportunity at Lydd on Sunday. This prompted us to reflect on the move, and we have gone with Jake Mulford as a guest against Sheffield to cover for Philip. We thank him for stepping in.

“We wish Edward all the best as he makes his return to the sport with Oxford, and we are pleased to see him back on track with them.”

The Witches are now awaiting further updates on Hellstrom-Bangs’ condition and hope to learn soon whether the Swede is ready to make his long-awaited return to the side.

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With the top five from both Žarnovica and Glasgow joining the top five from the first round at Abensberg in Germany earlier in the week, the fifteen qualifiers – who will be fighting for four priceless places in the 2027 FIM Speedway Grand Prix World Championship (SGP) – have now been decided for the showdown at Terenzano in Italy on 25 July.

The action got under way in the afternoon at the Speedway Stadium Žarnovica where Australia’s Jaimon Lidsey picked up the first win of the programme ahead of Oliver Berntzon from Sweden before Latvian Andzejs Lebedevs – who was fourth in last season’s FIM SGP World Championship Challenge – won from Czech racer Adam Bubba Bednar.

British star Lambert then picked up an important early win ahead of the hotly-tipped pairing of Polish racer Kacper Woryna – who sits second in the SGP standings after two rounds – and Danish rival Michael Jepsen Jensen, who were second and fifth in the 2025 FIM SGP World Championship Challenge, with Italy’s Felipe Nicolas Covatti completing the opening block of racing with victory chased by home favourite Martin Vaculik.

Vaculik had the passionate fans on their feet with victory in his second Heat and Jepsen Jensen and Woryna then both claimed their first wins of the afternoon before Lambert dropped a point against Lidsey.

Following further wins for Woryna, Lambert and Lebedevs, Bednar then forced Lidsey to drop a point resulting in a three-way tie for the lead between Woryna, Lambert and Lidsey with two blocks remaining.

Lambert then made it three wins from four starts followed by further victories for Lebedevs, Jepsen Jensen and Lidsey, leaving the British and Australian riders tied at the top on eleven points, one clear of Lebedevs and two ahead of Woryna with Vaculik’s score of eight putting him in an all-important fifth place.

Victory in his fifth Heat ahead of Lebedevs pulled Jepsen Jensen back into contention as the Latvian confirmed his place at Terenzano and Bednar, with his second win, also kept his hopes of progressing alive. Lambert then rubber-stamped his appearance in Italy with a fourth victory as a retirement ended Vaculik’s hopes and the twenty-eight-year-old – SGP silver medallist in 2024 – was guaranteed the top step of the podium when Lidsey followed Woryna home in the final Heat, with both riders making the cut for the FIM SGP World Championship Challenge.

The final place in Terenzano went to Jepsen Jensen following a run-off with Bednar for fifth before Lebedevs defeated Woryna in a run-off for third.

With the five riders from Žarnovica decided, focus switched to Glasgow where the final five places were on the line and the home supporters were given good reason to cheer when, following early wins for Australian Jack Holder and Germany’s Huckenbeck, British favourites Adam Ellis and Chris Harris also claimed victories in their opening Heats.

Huckenbeck took his second win of the night ahead of Poland’s Piotr Pawlicki – who had followed Harris across the line first time out – and Frederik Jakobsen from Denmark won from 2022 SGP bronze medallist Maciej Janowski before Harris beat Holder and twenty-four-year-old rising British star Anders Rowe led home Jonas Knudsen.

After starting with two third places, Victor Palovaara from Sweden claimed his first win of the night chased by Ellis – who was slipping out of contention following a no-score in his second Heat – and Huckenbeck took a point from Harris before Holder, who is currently fifth in SGP, beat Rowe and Jakobsen defeated his compatriot Knudsen.

Pointless through the opening three Heats, Norway’s Lasse Fredriksen took a consolation victory before Poland’s Janowski won from Rowe, Huckenbeck maintained his one-hundred per cent record ahead of Holder and Palovaara came out on top of a battle with Harris to set up a dramatic final block.

Rowe signed off with a win to ensure his progression to Terenzano where he will be joined by Holder – who made the cut with a second behind Britain’s Tom Brennan – and Huckenbeck who completed his maximum to sail through and after Holder had won a run-off for second with Rowe, Jakobsen and Harris claimed the final two qualifying positions following a run-off with Janowski.

Žarnovica Results

Glasgow Results

Words FIM Track Racing – Feature Image Ian Adam – British Speedway

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Hopes were high that Riss would be in a position to return to the Cheetahs side this week however, as Team Manager Peter Schroeck explains, Riss needs more time and less pressure
“Erik’s progress to full health is slow and very frustrating for both parties. After much discussion, Erik is on board with our decision as he wants the best for us as a Club, and it gives him more time to recover.”

Edward Kennett has not ridden in British Speedway since injury in 2022 however, he has maintained his fitness riding grass-track and has also recently signed for the Ipswich Witches in the Premiership

“Edward’s decision to make a comeback to Racing is no surprise to me. We are very excited to give him the opportunity to join Oxford Cheetahs and knowing he will give his best efforts to the club” Schroeck concluded.

The Kennett name is no stranger to Oxford, with Edward’s uncle ‘Gordon Kennett’ a regular for the Oxford Rebels between 1972 and 1975, as well as guesting as a team manager, when Oxford were in the wilderness and riding invitational challenge meetings. Another uncle, Barney Kennett joined his brother Gordon at Oxford in 1975 and is a regular visitor to Sandy Lane whilst also currently being the World Speedway Riders Association President.

The Oxford Cheetahs will line up against the Redcar Bears on Wednesday June 3rd, tickets are on sale at www.oxfordspeedway.club/tickets . A full preview of the fixture will follow.

Words and Feature Image by Oxford Speedway

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Following an agreement with FIM Speedway global promoter Mayfield Sports Events, senior world-championship action returns to Västerviks Arena for the first time since the city hosted 2017 FIM Speedway World Cup Semi-Final 2, won by Sweden.

Next year’s FIM SON Final – Västervik will feature the world’s top seven teams, including hosts Sweden, as they battle to become 2027 FIM Speedway world team champions.

The sport’s top eight junior sides, including Sweden, will also be in action in 2027 FIM Speedway of Nations – SON2 – Västervik – an epic 28-heat showdown for the FIM Team Speedway Under-21 World Championship.

The following two years will then see the sport’s flagship series head to Västerviks Arena for the first time for the 2028 and 2029 FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Västervik.

Dates for the 2027 FIM SON events will be confirmed when the full calendar is released at the end of the current FIM Speedway season.

Richard Coleman, founder of Mayfield Sports Events, can’t wait to bring SON and Speedway GP action to Västervik. He said: “It’s very exciting to be taking the FIM Speedway World Championships to a new venue over the next few years.

“While Västervik has hosted FIM SWC Semi-Finals, these are comfortably the biggest speedway events to have taken place in the city. I would like to thank the club and the Västervik Municipality for the passion they are putting into making these events a reality.

“Sweden has a rich history of winning FIM Speedway World Championships in both team and individual events, and this really is an exciting time for Västervik and the Swedish riders and fans as we bring three huge events to the city.”

The Västervik club enjoyed a golden season in 2025, ending its 20-year wait for a Bauhaus Elitserien championship.

The Swedish national side, currently managed by Linus Sundstrom, will be hopeful of winning the FIM SON for the first time in Västervik.

Niclas Wallander, chairman of Västervik Speedway / Westerviks Motorsportklubb commented: “Västervik Speedway and Westerviks Motorsportklubb are extremely proud and delighted to have the opportunity to host international FIM events in Västervik over the next three years, including SON2, the FIM Speedway of Nations and the FIM Speedway Grand Prix.

“We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Mayfield Sports Events and the FIM for the constructive and professional discussions that have led to this collaboration, and for the confidence they have placed in our club and our city. Welcoming the best riders in the world to Västervik means a great deal both for the sport and for the entire region.

“Together with Mayfield Sports Events, the FIM, our partners, volunteers and the municipality, we look forward to delivering world-class events and unforgettable experiences for fans over the coming years.”

Harald Hjalmarsson, chair of the Municipal Executive Board of Västervik, commented:“Västervik is looking forward to hosting this famous international event. We have a fantastic speedway crowd with great passion and an amazing atmosphere, and we are excited to welcome both visitors and participants to a real celebration of speedway in beautiful Västervik.”

Micke Teurnberg, sports manager and marketing director of Västervik Speedway, commented: “I am very proud and happy that Västervik Speedway will now host Speedway GP events in the future.

“To be a part of such a major international project is a great honour. After being involved in the GP events in Hallstavik in 2018 and 2019, and later in Målilla in 2021 and 2022, it feels fantastic to now work together with all the passionate people in Västervik Speedway club and Västervik Municipality. We are really looking forward to the future. It will be fantastic to bring Speedway GP to Västervik.”

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Eight countries compete for the FIM Team Speedway Under-21 World Championship on the weekend that Prague’s storied Marketa Stadium also hosts Speedway GP action for the 30th straight season on Saturday, May 23.

Hosts Czech Republic face off with reigning champions Germany, Denmark, Australia, Poland, Sweden and Great Britain, with Ukraine completing the line-up for its first World Under-21 team final since 2011 – led by Speedway GP rider Nazar Parnitskyi.

All eight nations will battle it out over an epic 28 heats of pairs racing, with the highest-scoring country crowned 2026 SON2 world champions. Each team manager has selected two starters at No.1 and No.2 with a substitute rider at No.3, who can replace either of their teammates at any time.

The Czech challenge is led by Prague hero Adam Bubba Bednar, who skippers a team also featuring former SGP3 rider Adam Nejezchleba. Bruno Belan is named in the substitute role.

Germany’s title defence is spearheaded by skipper Mario Hausl, who partnered national senior champion Norick Blodorn to 2025 SON2 gold in Torun, Poland on October 3. Hausl joins forces with Janek Konzack for 2026, with 2025 FIM Women’s Speedway Gold Trophy winner Hannah Grunwald named at No.3 for the second straight season.

Last season’s runner-up Denmark tracks three riders with SGP2 experience as the in-form Villads Nagel teams up with Bastian Pedersen in the starting positions, while 2022 SGP3 champion Mikkel Andersen takes the No.3 spot for team manager Nicki Pedersen.

Australia bids to better the bronze medal they won in 2025 by selecting an unchanged starting pair in skipper Mitchell McDiarmid and Tate Zischke. Beau Bailey is named at No.3 on the Marketa Stadium track where he won SGP3 bronze in 2025.

Poland’s SGP2 world champion Wiktor Przyjemski missed 2025 SON2 due to injury, and he leads his country into action as they bid to improve on last season’s fourth place. He joins forces with former Lublin teammate and SGP2 rival Bartosz Banbor, with Kevin Malkiewicz at No.3.

Swedish boss Linus Sundstrom selects former SGP3 champion Rasmus Karlsson and Sammy Van Dyck as his starting pair, with skipper Erik Persson named at No.3.

Great Britain’s side features captain Luke Harrison and Luke Killeen, who race for Northampton and Sheffield respectively in Britain’s Rowe Motor Oil Premiership. They are joined by Belle Vue star Will Cairns, with the former SGP3 bronze medallist listed at No.3.

Ukraine makes its first appearance in SON2 since the competition was rebranded in 2022, with Speedway GP star Parnitskyi captaining the side just 24 hours before he competes in the FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic – Prague. Roman Kapustin partners him, with Danko Hladkovskyi named as the team’s substitute star.

Tickets for SON2 on Friday, May 22 and the FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic – Prague on Saturday, May 23 are available online now. Secure your spot at SON2 HERE, with Speedway GP tickets on sale HERE.

2026 FIM SPEEDWAY OF NATIONS – SON2 – PRAGUE STARTING LINE-UPS (in draw order):
TEAM A – GREAT BRITAIN
1. Luke Harrison ©
2. Luke Killeen
3. Will Cairns
Team manager: Neil Vatcher

TEAM B – CZECH REPUBLIC
1. Adam Bubba Bednar ©
2. Adam Nejezchleba
3. Bruno Belan
Team manager: Zdenek Schneiderwind

TEAM C – GERMANY
1. Janek Konzack
2. Mario Hausl ©
3. Hannah Grunwald
Team managers: Mathias Bartz & Sascha Dorner

TEAM D – DENMARK
1. Villads Nagel ©
2. Bastian Pedersen
3. Mikkel Andersen
Team manager: Nicki Pedersen

TEAM E – UKRAINE
1. Roman Kapustin
2. Nazar Parnitskyi ©
3. Danko Hladkovskyi
Team manager: Sergii Golovnia

TEAM F – POLAND
1. Wiktor Przyjemski ©
2. Bartosz Banbor
3. Kevin Malkiewicz
Team manager: Stanislaw Chomski

TEAM G – SWEDEN
1. Rasmus Karlsson
2. Sammy Van Dyck
3. Erik Persson ©
Team manager: Linus Sundstrom

TEAM H – AUSTRALIA
1. Mitchell McDiarmid ©
2. Tate Zischke
3. Beau Bailey
Team manager: Mark Lemon

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Eight of the sport’s top nations compete over an epic 28 heats at the storied Marketa Stadium, with the highest-scoring country carrying off this year’s FIM Team Speedway Under-21 World Championship.

Last year’s SON2 champions Germany raced to the country’s first world team title of any kind when they topped the podium in dramatic style at Torun’s Marian Rose Motoarena on October 3.

They defend that title against hosts Czech Republic, Denmark, Australia, Poland, Sweden, Great Britain and a history-making Ukrainian side, skippered by Speedway GP newcomer and 2025 SGP2 world champion Nazar Parnitskyi.

Ukraine steps into the line-up in place of Latvia for what will be the country’s first FIM Team Speedway Under-21 World Championship Final since they won the bronze medal in Balakovo, Russia in 2011.

Every national coach has named a squad of up to five riders for the competition and, six days before racing, they will narrow this down to a team of three – two starters at No.1 and No.2 and one substitute at No.3.

Czech Republic’s squad is captained by 2025 SGP2 star Adam Bubba Bednar. He is joined by 17-year-old Adam Nejezchleba, who was recently part of the senior team’s FIM Speedway World Cup squad. Bruno Belan, Jaroslav Vanicek and Jan Jenicek complete the squad.

Germany’s title defence is led by Bavarian racer Mario Hausl, who partnered Norick Blodorn to victory in Torun last season. Blodorn is now too old for under-21 competition, but their teammate Hannah Grunwald – the 2025 FIM Women’s Speedway Gold Trophy winner – returns, with Patrick Hyjek, Ben Iken and Janek Konzack also named in the squad.

Last season saw Poland fail to make the podium for only the second time since the FIM Team Speedway Under-21 World Championship was launched in 2005. They bid to bounce back with 2024 SGP2 world champion Wiktor Przyjemski and 2024 SGP3 world champion Maksymilian Pawelczak leading their squad. The Bydgoszcz teammates are joined by former SGP2 riders Bartosz Banbor and Kevin Malkiewicz, as well as 2021 FIM Speedway Youth world champion Oskar Paluch.

Last year’s SON2 runners-up Denmark name five riders with SGP2 experience in their squad, with Villads Nagel as captain. He is joined by Bastian Pedersen, Mikkel Andersen, William Drejer and Nicolai Heiselberg.

Australian boss Mark Lemon led his side to bronze in 2025 and keeps faith with Mitchell McDiarmid and Tate Zischke. They are joined by captain James Pearson, Alex Adamson and former SGP3 silver and bronze medallist Beau Bailey.

The Swedish side features 2023 SGP3 world champion Rasmus Karlsson. He is joined by skipper Erik Persson, Sammy van Dyck, Leon Klasson and Harry Lundahl in boss Linus Sundstrom’s squad.

Great Britain’s squad features former SGP3 bronze medallist Will Cairns and his fellow 16-year-old sensation Cooper Rushen, who finished fifth at the 2025 FIM SGP3 Final – Prague. They are joined by captain Luke Harrison, plus Luke Killeen and Jody Scott.

Ukraine completes field in Prague, with Parnitskyi bidding to add SON2 gold to his SGP2 triumph in 2025. He teams up with Roman Kapustin, who was also part of their starting line-up for 2026 WWK Schwaiger & Partner FIM SWC Semi-Final 1 – Landshut last Friday. A four-rider squad is completed by Danko Hlakovskyi and Volodymyr Zlaman.

Tickets are available online HERE for SON2 on Friday, May 22, with tickets for the FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic – Prague on Saturday, May 23 on sale HERE now.

2026 FIM SPEEDWAY OF NATIONS – SON2 – PRAGUE SQUADS (in draw order):

TEAM A – GREAT BRITAIN
1. Luke Harrison ©
2. Luke Killeen
3. Will Cairns
4. Jody Scott
5. Cooper Rushen
Team manager: Neil Vatcher

TEAM B – CZECH REPUBLIC
1. Adam Bubba Bednar ©
2. Adam Nejezchleba
3. Bruno Belan
4. Jan Jenicek
5. Jaroslav Vanicek
Team manager: Zdenek Schneiderwind

TEAM C – GERMANY
1. Patrick Hyjek
2. Hannah Grunwald
3. Mario Häusl ©
4. Ben Iken
5. Janek Konzack
Team managers: Mathias Bartz & Sascha Dörner

TEAM D – DENMARK
1. Villads Nagel ©
2. Bastian Pedersen
3. Mikkel Andersen
4. William Drejer
5. Nicolai Heiselberg
Team manager: Nicki Pedersen

TEAM E – UKRAINE
1. Nazar Parnitskyi ©
2. Roman Kapustin
3. Danko Hladkovskyi
4. Volodymyr Zlaman
Team manager: Sergii Golovnia

TEAM F – POLAND
1. Wiktor Przyjemski ©
2. Bartosz Bańbor
3. Maksymilian Pawełczak
4. Kevin Małkiewicz
5. Oskar Paluch
Team manager: Stanisław Chomski

TEAM G – SWEDEN
1. Rasmus Karlsson
2. Sammy Van Dyck
3. Erik Persson ©
4. Leo Klasson
5. Harry Lundahl
Team manager: Linus Sundström

TEAM H – AUSTRALIA
1. Alex Adamson
2. Beau Bailey
3. Mitchell McDiarmid
4. James Pearson ©
5. Tate Zischke
Team manager: Mark Lemon

Words by FIM Speedway – Marcin Karczewski

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The Full statement from the club is below:

🟢 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗻 – 𝗢𝘅𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺!

After a challenging few weeks, Jamie Courtney is delighted to confirm that following extensive negotiations, the long‑term future of Oxford Speedway at the BetGoodwin Oxford Stadium is secured.

Bringing fresh investment, stability and deep‑rooted passion Spencer Timmo and Mike Austin join and strengthen the promotional team. Both have been major sponsors since 2022 and are already a huge part of Oxford’s success story. “Bringing in two new investors was vital,” says Jamie — “and with Spencer and Mike being local, committed and fully behind the club, the future looks exciting.” Subject to BSPL approval, Mike will become co‑promoter alongside Jamie.

There’s more good news! After constructive discussions, Unipart has agreed a long‑term arrangement that restores race‑night parking. Jamie added “I would like to personally thank Unipart for their understanding and cooperation.”

On track, the positivity continues. Team manager Peter Schroeck has confirmed that Erik Riss is making great progress and is aiming to make his racing return after illness imminently. “That really was the icing on the cake,” Jamie said. “Hearing Erik will be back in the side soon means we’ll have that real feel‑good factor back again after an unsettling spell.”

Tickets for next week’s fixture on Wednesday 13 May will be on sale TOMORROW!

🎟️ https://oxfordspeedway.club/tickets/

Feature Image courtesy of Oxford Speedway

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Eight riders have already secured seeded places in the Final at Redcar on June 7, with the remaining eight spots to be decided at the Leicester qualifier.

The meeting features a number of riders currently competing in the Cab Direct Championship, including former Leicester Lion Cubs rider Cooper Rushen, who is also racing in the Premiership this season.

Leicester-based youngsters Ryan Ingram, Max Perry and Seth Norman are all included in the line-up, alongside former Fox Cub Jordy Loftus, as they look to secure progression to the Final.

Draw

Lee Harrison
Stene Pijper
Jordy Loftus
Jamie Etherington
Kenzie Cossey
Ollie Binns
Seth Norman
Ashton Vale
Cooper Rushen
Senna Summers
Max Perry
Harrison Rogers
Harry Fletcher
Charlie Southwick
Harry Sadler
Ryan Ingram

Reserves:
17. Owen Booth
18. Laylen Richardson

Seeded to Final (Redcar, June 7)

Luke Harrison
Luke Killeen
Will Cairns
Jody Scott
Ace Pijper
Ben Trigger
Vinnie Foord
Freddy Hodder

The Young Lions have also expressed their thanks to Leicester Speedway for their continued support of British youth development.

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