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Bartosz Zmarzlik professional developments

Overview

Speedway rider Bartosz Zmarzlik has faced several professional challenges involving league regulations and championship preparations. In Sweden, Zmarzlik announced his departure from Lejonen Gislaved in the Bauhaus-Ligan. This decision follows the implementation of a tire monopoly by the Swedish federation, SVEMO, intended to reduce costs by making the Czech company Mitas the exclusive supplier starting in 2027. Lejonen Gislaved manager Anders Fröjd criticized the move, suggesting the shift toward cheaper equipment for local riders has driven away international stars. Zmarzlik is expected to move to the Danish league.

Zmarzlik’s pursuit of a record-breaking seventh world championship title concluded at the Motoarena in Toruń, Poland. Entering the final round of the Speedway Grand Prix in a high-stakes three-way battle, Zmarzlik was a favorite with 144 points, trailing Robert Lambert’s 142 and ahead of Brady Kurtz’s 139. Ultimately, Robert Lambert secured the world championship title, ending Zmarzlik’s streak of four consecutive world championships. Lambert, representing the PRES Toruń club, overcame a 23-point deficit earlier in the season to finish with 162 points, narrowly defeating Zmarzlik by just two points.

In the decisive final heat, Lambert defeated Brady Kurtz, Bartosz Zmarzlik, and Patryk Dudek to claim the gold. Following the race, Lambert described the experience as “pure euphoria,” noting that while many in the crowd supported Zmarzlik, the atmosphere in Toruń felt like home. Although Zmarzlik finished third in the decisive race, he earned his 10th world championship medal. Zmarzlik expressed satisfaction with the achievement, stating, “Even as a child, I did not dream of such things.” Following the event, Zmarzlik announced he would auction his silver medal to support a charity fund for Laura Grzelak, a child battling Rett syndrome.

Entities

Bartosz Zmarzlik · Robert Lambert · MotoArena Toruń · Pres Toruń · FIM Speedway Grand Prix

Timeline

  1. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Robert Lambert celebrates Individual World Champion title

    British speedway rider Robert Lambert celebrates a career-defining season, including winning the Individual World Champion title and the Polish Team Championship.

  2. [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Robert Lambert wins Individual Speedway World Championship in Toruń

    British rider Robert Lambert won his first Individual Speedway World Championship title in Toruń, narrowly defeating Bartosz Zmarzlik by two points to claim the gold.

  3. [SPORTS] 17 sources
    Robert Lambert wins Speedway World Championship in Toruń

    British rider Robert Lambert has claimed his first Speedway Grand Prix World Championship title in Toruń, narrowly defeating Bartosz Zmarzlik, who finished with the silver medal.

  4. [SPORTS] 14 sources
    Speedway Grand Prix: Zmarzlik and Lambert battle for world title in Toruń

    The Speedway Grand Prix season ends in Toruń with Robert Lambert, Bartosz Zmarzlik, and Brady Kurtz fighting for the world title. The 2027 calendar also reveals a return to Australia.

  5. [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Bartosz Zmarzlik to leave Swedish Bauhaus-Ligan

    Speedway star Bartosz Zmarzlik is leaving Lejonen Gislaved and the Swedish Bauhaus-Ligan due to new federation regulations mandating a single tire supplier, Mitas, starting in 2027.

Sources

dziennik-polityczny.com · dziennik.pl · dziennikwschodni.pl · gazetacz.com.pl · gotowinasport.sts.pl · gramgrubo.pl · marcopolo.salon24.pl · medjimurski.hr · moj.powiat.pl · motosport.pzm.pl · mymistrzowie.pl · niezalezna.pl · nyheder-i-dag.dk · po-bandzie.com.pl · pozatorun.pl · radiogol.pl · radiogra.pl · speedwaynews.pl · sport.interia.pl · sport.onet.pl · sport.pl · sportowefakty.wp.pl · tylkotorun.pl

This summary has been updated 10 times: see revision history