The beginning line-ups for 2026 WWK Schwaiger & Companion FIM Speedway World Cup Semi-Closing 1 – Landshut this Friday have been revealed.
Hosts Germany face off with two-time FIM Speedway of Nations world champions Nice Britain, Czech Republic and SWC debutants Ukraine, with the profitable staff advancing to the BOLL FIM Speedway World Cup Closing – Warsaw at PGE Narodowy on August 29.
Each staff should choose 4 starters at positions No.1 to No.4 and one reserve rider at No.5, who could be referred to as into motion by the staff supervisor at any time – taking as much as 5 rides, or six if the staff falls six or extra factors behind the main nation.
Hosts Germany observe a aspect skippered by former Speedway GP star Kai Huckenbeck, who strains up within the No.5 spot, that means he can take his rides at a time of staff managers Mathias Bartz and Sascha Dorner’s selecting.
Germany additionally selects its 2025 FIM Speedway of Nations – SON2 heroes as Norick Blodorn and Mario Hausl, winners of the nation’s first world staff title at any stage, make the beginning line-up. They’re joined by the skilled Kevin Wolbert and Lars Skupien.
Nice Britain brings their Speedway GP duo Dan Bewley and Robert Lambert to Landshut. They’re joined by their 2021 and 2024 SON profitable teammate Tom Brennan.
In the meantime, Leon Flint makes his GB debut on the observe the place he races for Landshut in Poland’s Nationwide League. The staff is accomplished by 16-year-old former SGP3 bronze medallist Will Cairns at No.5, who was referred to as into the broader squad together with Cooper Rushen because of accidents for Charles Wright and Adam Ellis.
Like Germany, Czech Republic names a former Speedway GP rider at No.5 as Jan Kvech captains his nation. He’s joined by the hard-charging Vaclav Milik and 2025 SGP2 star Adam Bubba Bednar.
The staff is accomplished by Daniel Klima, who has began the season in wonderful type with British Cab Direct Championship aspect Plymouth, plus 17-year-old former SGP3 rider Adam Nejezchleba.
Ukraine is led into the nation’s first SWC occasion by Speedway GP newcomer Nazar Parnitskyi, with the reigning SGP2 champion named at No.4. He’s joined by captain Marko Levishyn, who takes on the No.5 place.
Stanislav Melnychuk, Andrii Rozaliuk and teen Roman Kapustin full the staff as Ukraine rides in its first FIM SWC Semi-Closing.
The 4 nations battle it out over 20 heats, with one rider from every nation in each race. The very best-scoring nation after 20 heats will qualify for the BOLL FIM SWC Closing – Warsaw on August 29, becoming a member of hosts Poland, 2025 SON world champions Australia and the winners of 11.lv FIM SWC Semi-Closing 2 – Riga, which takes place on August 7.
Following this Friday’s SWC motion, the person World Championship season opens with the WWK Schwaiger & Companion FIM Speedway GP of Germany – Landshut on Saturday night time.
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RED – GREAT BRITAIN
1. Dan Bewley
2. Robert Lambert ©
3. Tom Brennan
4. Leon Flint
5. Will Cairns
Workforce Supervisor: Oliver Allen
BLUE – CZECH REPUBLIC
1. Adam Bubba Bednar
2. Daniel Klima
3. Vaclav Milik
4. Adam Nejezchleba
5. Jan Kvech ©
Workforce Supervisor: Zdenek Schneiderwind
WHITE – UKRAINE
1. Stanislav Melnychuk
2. Andrii Rozaliuk
3. Roman Kapustin
4. Nazar Parnitskyi
5. Marko Levishyn ©
Workforce Supervisor: Sergii Golovnia
YELLOW – GERMANY
1. Norick Blodorn
2. Mario Hausl
3. Kevin Wolbert
4. Lars Skupien
5. Kai Huckenbeck ©
Workforce Managers: Mathias Bartz / Sascha Dorner
Phrases by FIM Speedway – Characteristic Picture by Jarek Pabijan
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