BRITISH star Dan Bewley made history with his first Speedway Grand Prix victory, as he sent the roof off Principality Stadium on Saturday night.

Having impressed with 12 points from five qualifying rides to reach the last eight, the 23-year-old came second in his semi-final, behind Poland’s Patryk Dudek.

But having lined up against world championship leader Bartosz Zmarzlik, as well as former Pirate Leon Madsen and Dudek – Bewley came good in the final.

The Maryport-born star, who made his name with Belle Vue, led from the gate ahead of Zmarzlik to seal the spoils and become the king of Cardiff.

Dudek was left to settle for third, with Madsen claiming fourth. Former Pirates Jason Doyle and Jack Holder missed out in the semi-finals, the latter having led the qualifying standings alongside Bewley.

Second spot kept two-time world champion Zmarzlik at the top of the standings ahead of Madsen. Bewley is now in fourth spot in the overall rankings.