The original schedule showed the National Speedway Stadium in Manchester joining the flagship Principality Stadium in Cardiff on the calendar,[1][2] but the Cardiff round was subsequently cancelled and replaced with a second grand prix in Manchester.
He will be aiming to equal Tony Rickardsson and Ivan Mauger's record of six world championships.
[5][6] The choice of the wildcard riders caused significant controversy due to the fact that Artem Laguta and Emil Sayfutdinov were once again omitted,[7] as was 2022 world runner-up Leon Madsen.
The 2025 event would be the fourth consecutive year that Zmarzlik would be missing some of his strongest rivals.
[8] For the 2025 season there will be 15 permanent riders, who will be joined at each Grand Prix by one wild card and two track reserves.