After being left out of a contract, Elia Viviani gets the chance to lead Grand Tour in 2025 - Lotto reveal La Vuelta lineup
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Lotto is one of the teams that have received a wildcard for the 2025 Vuelta a Espana, however their big stars are staying at home. The team had a major setback with the injury of Lennert van Eetvelt who was planned to be the team's leader throughout the final Grand Tour of the season; and it's lineup is now focused purely on stage hunting throughout the sprints and the hilly days.
“Our line-up for this Vuelta brings together sprinters, climbers, and young talents discovering their first three-week race,” Mario Aerts, team sports manager, said in a press release issued by the team. Without van Eetvelt and the likes of Arnaud de Lie, Milan Menten and Brent van Moer in the lineup, it will be a difficult task to net a stage win in such a rugged Grand Tour. However the team has some cards, counting on experience but also a lot of youth.
Elia Viviani, who has close to ending his career last winter and only signed with the Belgian team in February, is set to lead the team with the focus on the few bunch sprints that the Spanish Grand Tour has on offer. Behind him Jasper de Buyst, Arjen Livyns and Alec Segaert are capable of providing some good support in the leadout, which can be a substantial weapon for the 35-year old. Segaert may have the team's best chance of capturing a stage but will largely depend on breakaways. Eduardo Sepúlveda, Lars Craps, Liam Slock and Jonas Gregaard complete the lineup.
“Elia has shown he can compete against the very best, and with Jasper he has great support in the finales. Eduardo and Jonas will go on the attack in the mountains, and for Alec and Liam this will be a milestone in their development. We want to race offensively, make the most of every opportunity, and above all show the team’s colors day after day.”
The chance of a lifetime for Elia Viviani? @Sirotti
Lotto for Vuelta a España 2025:
Alec Segaert
Arjen Livyns
Eduardo Sepúlveda
Elia Viviani
Jasper de Buyst
Lars Craps
Liam Slock
Jonas Gregaard
Arjen Livyns
Eduardo Sepúlveda
Elia Viviani
Jasper de Buyst
Lars Craps
Liam Slock
Jonas Gregaard
Our journey from Torino to Madrid starts here.
— Lotto Cycling Team (@lottocycling_) August 19, 2025
Meet our @lavuelta squad. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/6un2GDxa1M
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