Speedway Grand Prix: ‘One of the greats’ – Speedway legend Tony Rickardsson on Bartosz Zmarzlik

Six-time Speedway Grand Prix world champion Tony Rickardsson believes Bartosz Zmarzlik is “already one of many greats” and thinks there’s extra to return from him.

He joins an illustrious record of names which have received at the least three titles, which incorporates Rickardsson who’s on the high of the tree.

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“It would sound unusual, however I don’t assume he’s at his full potential but in all the Grand Prix,” Rickardsson stated.

“He reveals even stronger ends in the leagues. He’s perhaps lacking just a little little bit of competitors from the Russian guys.

“He’s such a aggressive man and may calm down at excessive stress occasions. I feel he confirmed his true colors in Vojens when it may have been a nasty assembly however he modified it to be an excellent success.”

Requested if Zmarzlik may turn out to be one of many all-time greats, Rickardsson added: “I hope he chases me down!

“Considered one of my desires is handy over my legacy from my days and if he can beat my document, he’s greater than welcome, that may be superior.

“He has every thing that’s wanted. He has surrounding round him and he’s actually chilled about being on the high.

“I at all times say, ‘the view is sweet, however all people is there to tug you down’. I feel he’s already one of many greats.”

Zmarzlik beat Fredrik Lindgren within the remaining in Sweden on Saturday as he dominated the race from begin to end.

Lindgren congratulated the Pole, who additionally received the title in 2019 and 2020, on his newest championship.

“An enormous congratulations to Bartosz,” stated Lindgren. “He’s excellent. It doesn’t matter which racer he’s racing; he’s at all times 100%.

“He’s a pleasure to observe on the bike and hopefully I can get a bit nearer to him subsequent 12 months!”

Three-time world champion Tai Woffinden commented: “He’s had a tremendous 12 months this 12 months so there’s nothing else to say aside from effectively achieved and congratulations.”