The 2021 Speedway Grand Prix season was the 27th season of the

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era, and decided the 76th

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. The series was dominated by Polish venues once again with six of the 11 races taking place in Poland. Great Britain and Germany did not hold an event, however Russia was added to the calendar for the first time. In 2020, six of the eight races had been held in Poland.

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won his first world title. Laguta overtook defending champion

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in the points standings in round 10, which proved to be the pivotal moment of the championship.

Qualification

For the 2021 season there were 15 permanent riders, who were joined at each Grand Prix by one wild card and two track reserves. The top six riders from the 2020 championship qualified automatically. These riders were joined by the three riders who qualified via the

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. The final four riders were nominated by series promoters, Benfield Sports International, following the completion of the 2020 season.

Qualified riders

Qualified substitutes

The following riders were nominated as substitutes:

Calendar

The 2021 season consisted of 11 events.

Final Classification

References

External links

SpeedwayGP.com – Speedway World Championships
{{World championships in 2021

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