Robert Lambert Will Race for World Title in Torun
The Speedway Grand Prix series reaches its conclusion with the world title on the line this Saturday in Poland.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Motorsports
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Robert Lambert enters the final round of the Speedway Grand Prix series in Torun on September 26, 2026, holding a narrow lead in the world standings. He currently sits at the top of the leaderboard with 142 points as he prepares to face his closest rivals for the championship.
Why it matters
The final meeting determines the destination of the World Champion title, as the narrow point margins between the top three contenders make every heat outcome critical. Success in both the sprint race and the main meeting is essential for those looking to secure the top spot.
Riders compete for up to 4 points in sprint races and a point distribution of 20, 18, 16, and 14 based on final meeting placements. Robert Lambert currently maintains a 1-point lead over his closest competitor heading into the final event.
The players
Robert Lambert
He is the current leader of the Speedway Grand Prix standings who is seeking his first World Champion title.
Bartosz Zmarzlik
A top-tier speedway competitor who is currently trailing the series leader by a single point.
Brady Kurtz
A professional speedway rider who remains in contention for the title as he sits three points behind the leader.
The details
Lambert faces intense pressure from Bartosz Zmarzlik and Brady Kurtz, with only three points separating the entire top three group in the standings. The outcome will be decided by the results in Torun, where performance in the qualifying sprint and the main meeting will dictate the final rankings.
Timeline
September 26, 2026: The final Grand Prix series round takes place in Torun.
September 26, 2026: The World Long Track decider is held in Marmande.
October 2, 2026: The Speedway Euro Championship final concludes.
October 6, 2026: A rearranged Premiership match occurs at Northampton.
Season Trajectory
This final round represents the culmination of a tightly contested international season that has seen lead changes among the sport's elite riders. The results in Torun will determine the final championship podium and shift the competitive balance ahead of the next professional cycle.
The final standings in Torun will determine the distribution of championship points and the crowning of the 2026 World Champion. Followers of the series should monitor the sprint race results for early shifts in the points gap between the top three contenders.
The takeaway
The narrow margins in the leaderboard highlight the critical importance of consistent performance in the sport's final high-stakes events. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if Lambert can maintain his slim lead against the late-season surge of his rivals.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of riders, visit Motorsports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Lynn News.
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