Pablo Lastras, director del Movistar Team, describe el momento del equipo como una mezcla de transición, reconstrucción y continuidad con ambición. Destaca el objetivo de ganar una etapa en el Tour de Francia, la importancia de Enric Mas como líder y el desarrollo en las cronos, poniendo un 9 al equipo en lo que va de año.
Movistar Team is undergoing significant roster changes for the upcoming season. Lorenzo Milesi and Davide Formolo will not continue with the team, with Milesi attracting interest from Soudal-Quick-Step. Iván García Cortina is also set to leave, with Alpecin-Deceuninck showing strong interest. The team is working to retain Manlio Moro, Filip Maciuk, and Natnael Tesfatsion, while Igor Arrieta and Iván Cobo are potential targets. Javier Romo returns to training but will miss La Vuelta due to upcoming fatherhood. The team is also actively seeking a second sponsor to enhance its financial competitiveness.
Movistar Team director Eusebio Unzué discusses the upcoming Tour de France, team preparation amidst illnesses, and the leadership of young rider Cian Uijtdebroeks. Unzué emphasizes growth and experience for Uijtdebroeks over specific results, aiming for him to be with the elite riders on decisive days.
Movistar Team is facing significant challenges at the Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes due to a flu outbreak. Iván Romeo has tested positive for Influenza A and will not continue, joining teammate Cepeda who also withdrew with similar symptoms. Team manager Eusebio Unzué expressed concern over the depleted squad.
Jhonatan Narváez (UAE Team Emirates) vince la tappa 11 del Giro d'Italia, Porcari-Chiavari, precedendo Enric Mas Nicolau (Movistar Team) e Diego Ulissi. La maglia rosa rimane su Eulalio.
