Paul Seixas’ remarkable feat, runner-up at Liège–Bastogne–Liège Paul Seixas: “Finishing 2nd at Liège–Bastogne–Liège is a great reward”
“It was my first Liège–Bastogne–Liège. I really wanted to give everything to fight for the win, and even if Tadej (Pogačar) was stronger, I wasn’t far off. The very fast pace of the race suited us—even though it required greater efforts on the climbs, it meant less jostling and allowed us to stay calmer. My teammates did an incredible job all day to put me on the wheel of the World Champion at the foot of La Redoute. That’s what allowed me to hang on, even though it was very tough. I knew he would attack again on Roche-aux-Faucons, but I couldn’t follow him over the top, so I focused on the finale and securing 2nd place. I’m really very happy with this result, which rewards the work of the whole team.”
Key figure: 5
With Paul Seixas’ second place in the 2026 edition of Liège–Bastogne–Liège, the team records its 5th podium in a Monument, following those of Romain Bardet (3rd at Liège–Bastogne–Liège 2018), Silvan Dillier (2nd at Paris–Roubaix 2018), Oliver Naesen (2nd at Milan–San Remo 2019), and Greg Van Avermaet (3rd at the Tour of Flanders 2021).
News: Paul Seixas and Léo Bisiaux, best young riders at Liège–Bastogne–Liège
Runner-up in La Doyenne of the classics, Paul Seixas becomes the youngest rider to reach the podium of one of cycling’s five Monuments in the post-war era. Finishing 12th after supporting Paul throughout the day, Léo Bisiaux (21) was the second-youngest rider to cross the line.
