Czech rider Ervin Krajčovič (KTM) became the 2025 FIM Flat Track World Champion after a thrilling final round in Pardubice. The 34-year-old, who last won the title in 2023, started the day four points behind defending champion Sammy Halbert of the USA but needed to beat him to take the crown.
In the decisive Grand Final, Halbert caused a crash with Czech racer Ondřej Švédík and was penalized to the back of the grid for the restart. From there, he could only finish fifth, while Krajčovič overtook Švédík in the later laps to secure victory and the championship, cheered on by home fans.
Švédík took second in the race and earned series bronze, with Italy’s Kevin Corradetti completing the podium. Britain’s Tim Neave finished fourth. Halbert’s fifth place left him five points short of defending his crown.
The win gave Krajčovič his second world title, making the day an emotional and historic moment for Czech motorsport.