UAE Team Emirates-XRG Unveils Squads For Final Races Of The Season In Italy And China

UAE Team Emirates-XRG has revealed its line-up for the season's concluding races after an impressive nine months with 94 victories. The team will compete in Italy, China, and France this week. The Tour of Guangxi squad was announced on Monday, marking the final WorldTour stage race of the year in China. Meanwhile, Italy and France will host the Giro del Veneto, Chrono des Nations, and Veneto Classic.

The Giro del Veneto is set to kick off today, marking its fifth edition since its revival in 2021. This semi-Classic race, which began in 1922, is now in its 88th instalment. UAE Team Emirates-XRG has fond memories here, having claimed victory with Matteo Trentin in 2022. This year, Isaac del Toro leads the team, joined by Florian Vermeersch, the newly crowned gravel world champion.

Florian Vermeersch enters the Giro del Veneto with confidence following his podium finish in 2023 and his recent World Championships win. The race will be Del Toro's last for UAE Team Emirates-XRG this season. The 21-year-old has achieved 15 wins this year and finished second at the Giro d’Italia in May.

In Italy and France, UAE Team Emirates-XRG aims to conclude its most successful season yet with one-day races like Chrono des Nations and Veneto Classic. These events follow a remarkable year for the Emirati squad, which has seen significant achievements across various competitions.

The full squad for the Giro del Veneto includes Alessandro Covi from Italy, Isaac del Toro from Mexico, António Morgado from Portugal, Pavel Sivakov from France, Pablo Torres from Spain, Florian Vermeersch from Belgium, and Tim Wellens also from Belgium. This diverse team is poised to make a strong showing as they wrap up their racing calendar.

As UAE Team Emirates-XRG prepares for these final races of the season across three countries, they reflect on a year filled with triumphs and challenges. Their performance this week will cap off an extraordinary season marked by strategic racing and individual brilliance.

With inputs from WAM