Marc Hirschi Continues Winning Streak With Victory At Coppa Sabatini

Marc Hirschi of UAE Team Emirates secured his fourth consecutive victory by winning the GP Peccioli-Coppa Sabatini, a 197.6 km race. This win adds to his success in the 2023 edition. Hirschi finished ahead of Gregor Muhlberger from Movistar and Anders Foldager from Jayco-Alula.

The Swiss rider achieved the 71st seasonal win for UAE Team Emirates on the steep hill of Peccioli. With 37 km remaining, he attacked from the main group, surpassing the breakaway leaders who had been at the front until then. His advantage quickly grew to 40 seconds, which he maintained over four chasing riders until the finish line.

Hirschi has now won his last four races: Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa, Gran Bretagne Classic, GP Industria & Artigianato, and GP Peccioli-Coppa Sabatini. His recent victories highlight his excellent form as he prepares for the World Championship in Zürich.

Reflecting on his performance, Hirschi said, "I knew the race; I knew it was demanding and I wanted to try this move from afar. I found myself alone in front and I pushed full throttle to prevent them from coming back from behind, I immediately managed to gain about 40 seconds, and I managed to win. This is a victory that added to last Sunday’s in Larciano confirms my positive condition on the road to the World Championship in Zürich, at my home, in Switzerland."

Race Results

The final results of the GP Peccioli-Coppa Sabatini are as follows:

This latest triumph further cements Hirschi's status as a formidable competitor in professional cycling. His consistent performance is a testament to his skill and determination as he looks forward to competing on home soil in Zürich.

With inputs from WAM