Sebastian Szostak

Sebastian Szostak
Born17 September 2003 (2003-09-17) (age 21)
Poland
NationalityPolish
Career history
Poland
2020–2024Ostrów
Sweden
2024Rospiggarna

Sebastian Szostak (born 17 September 2003) is an international speedway rider from Poland.[1][2]

Speedway career

In 2020, Szostak won the silver medal in the Bronze helmet during the 2020 Polish speedway season.

Szostak rode for Ostrów during the 2024 Polish speedway season[3] after being attached to the club since 2020.[4] He also rode for in the Rospiggarna the Swedish Speedway Team Championship.[5]

In 2024, Szostak came to prominence after winning the qualifying round of the 2024 SGP2 (the World U21 Championship) at the Pista Olimpia Terenzano in Italy.[6][7] He subsequently finished third in the first race of three in the final series.[8] His season ended badly after a serious crash and suffering a spinal injury.[9]

References

  1. ^ "Sebastian Szostak". Ekstraliga. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ "Sebastian Szostak". Speedway News. January 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Sebastian Szostak". Zuzelend. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Sebastian Szostak profile". TZ Ostrovia. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Veteran driver back in Rospiggarna - after 16 years". Norrtelje Tidning. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
  6. ^ "Swedish duo among SGP2 qualifiers". FIM Speedway. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  7. ^ "European Preview SGP2". British Speedway. 7 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  8. ^ "No pressure for Przyjemski as he leads Malilla one-tow-three for Poland in SGP2". FIM Speedway. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  9. ^ "The Pole fought for the world championship, suffered a spinal injury. Will he decide to transfer?". Interia Sport. Retrieved 13 September 2024.