‘Sometimes there is discrimination because you are a girl’ – Celina Liebmann to make Speedway history

Celina Liebmann has said it was a “big surprise” when she was handed a wildcard to the Speedway GP 2 event in Prague, with the German set to become the first female rider to compete in the series. In a bid to give young riders exposure to the same limelight as the senior riders, Speedway GP has decided to run a SGP2 event on Fridays, the first of which takes place this week in Prague. Ad/> Liebmann was handed a wildcard spot after impressing in recent events — and when she takes to the circuit she will be making history.

Speedway GP'Slowly getting my fitness back' — Madsen winning fitness fight to close in on SGP top spot21/05/2022 AT 09:40 “It was [a surprise to receive a wildcard],” Liebmann told Eurosport Poland in an interview ahead of the event. “A really big surprise for me and I’m really thankful for the opportunity, and for the FIM and the Czech guys. The Czech ones have all three top riders in the SGP2, but they needed a wildcard and they nominated me.

It’s a big pleasure. /> “It’s hard [to pick a favourite], but I think Francis Gusts." When asked whether Friday's race could be a turning point in her career, Liebmann said «of course». She added that her goal «is to get more than zero points».

Later on in the same interview, Liebmann said she plans to ride the German Under 21s, where she is aiming for a top-three finish, and that she will also do the German Speedway Masters. She added that at the time of speaking she did not have a team in the Polish league, but that could change. 'Slowly getting my fitness back' — Madsen winning fitness fight to close in on SGP top spot Przedpelski savours 'really good feeling' after semi-final display at Poland GP Zmarzlik rues ‘junior’ error as championship lead is cut in