Speedway Grand Prix 2022: Robert Lambert says medal would be 'bonus' as Brit eyes top six at final showdown in Torun

Robert Lambert says a podium finish from the 2022 FIM Speedway Grand Prix series «would mean the world» as he gears up for the final meeting of the season in Torun. The British rider currently sits fourth in the standings, just three points behind third-place Patryk Dudek in the hunt for a bronze medal this year. Ad The season finale sees several riders in contention for a top-six finish which guarantees automatic qualification for the 2023 series, with Lambert in the position where he finds himself looking up the table as well as over his shoulder at the chasing pack.

Speedway GP'After Teterow, everything seemed to work' — Dudek looks to continue fine form at SGP finale20 HOURS AGO Competing in just his second SGP season as a full-time rider, Lambert told Eurosport that he is eyeing a long-term future in the series and knows booking his place for next season is a priority although a medal would be a welcome bonus. “Going into the last round, I need to be very optimistic as my main goal for the season was to get in the top six, and that hasn't changed throughout,” he admitted. “It's important to have that goal there and as long as I get in the top six, I'm going to be happy and, then obviously, anything above that is going to be a bonus for this year.

Because I've achieved that goal. He added: “I think that [winning a medal] would mean the world, definitely. I set out to improve and to show everyone who gave me the wildcard last year that I deserve it and ensures my place in the Grand Prix series.