SGP2 world champion Nazar Parnitskyi makes historical past as Ukraine’s first-ever full-time FIM Speedway Grand Prix rider after being promoted into the 2026 beginning line-up.
Parnitskyi was initially nominated as first substitute rider for the 2026 collection, however steps into the beginning 15 following triple Speedway GP world champion Tai Woffinden’s withdrawal from the collection as he continues his restoration from the accidents that he suffered in Krosno, Poland in March 2025.
The fast-gating racer from Rivne claimed SGP2 silver in 2024, earlier than profitable final 12 months’s FIM Speedway Beneath-21 World Championship collection, sealing it with a five-ride most on the ultimate spherical in Vojens final September.
It was the most important victory by a rider from Ukraine for almost 40 years and his alternative in Speedway GP is a beacon of sunshine for a speedway nation struggling the impacts of the continuing conflict with Russia.
Parnitskyi, who races for Polish membership Leszno and FIM Speedway GP of Sweden – Malilla host crew Dackarna, dons the No.785 race jacket as he takes on the most effective riders on this planet.
His FIM Speedway season kicks off with an enormous weekend, which sees him lead Ukraine into their first-ever FIM Speedway World Cup Semi-Ultimate at German membership Landshut on Friday, Could 1, after they face Germany, Nice Britain and Czech Republic.
He then makes his full-time SGP debut the next night time within the WWK FIM Speedway GP of Germany – Landshut on Saturday, Could 2.
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