Speedway Grand Prix: Fredrik Lindgren faces ‘really tough’ challenge to overcome Bartosz Zmarzlik, says Tony Rickardsson

Round six of the 2023 FIM Speedway Grand Prix will see Swedish star Fredrik Lindgren looking to make an impact on home turf when they line up at the Skrotfrag Arena in Malilla. Veteran rider Lindgren will look to continue what has been a decent season thus far as he sits third in the championship standings at the halfway stage. Ad A win and two further final appearances see the 37-year-old riding high but, despite his lofty position, is currently 22 points off leader Bartosz Zmarzlik with the reigning world champion looking seemingly unstoppable.

Speedway GP'Revolutionary' SGP4 bike allows future stars to race 'on equal terms' — Rickardsson16 HOURS AGO The Polish star has reached finals in every meeting so far this year, winning three, including the last two in a row. Previewing the latest round of action on his old stomping ground, Swedish speedway legend Tony Rickardsson pondered what his compatriot could do to catch the runaway leader. “That’s the one million-dollar question everybody asks themselves,” the six-time world champion told Eurosport.

“I think Zmarzlik has been going really, really strong. “In one way, it’s easy! The case is you just need to beat him but that’s the tough one to crack right now. “He’s been head and shoulders above the rest of the field.

But you never know in Speedway, it’s such a close competition, and a small glitch or hiccup can mess up for you. “It’s going to be a really tough one for Frederick, he’s been doing really well so far and he seems to be really committed. “But so far Zmarzlik has been the strongest one in the competition so far.” 'Revolutionary' SGP4 bike allows future stars to race 'on equal terms' — Rickardsson FIM Speedway World Cup squads announced with Zmarzlik leading