Astana renew with under-23 World Champion Yevegniy Fedorov

A two-year extension has been agreed with the Astana Qazaqstan Team for U23 world champion Yevgeniy Fedorov. The news was officially confirmed by the team through social media.

The professional journey of Fedorov began in 2021 with Astana Qazaqstan. Since then, he has gained victories in the Kazakhstan National Championships, the Asian Cycling Championships ITT, and the World Championships U23. “Two debut years in the WorldTour gave me a lot,” shared Fedorov. He continues, “These seasons turned out to be a tough period, I’ve got a valuable experience, including a Grand Tour experience – this year, I’ve got a chance to ride the Vuelta a España.”

A primary reason for the decision to retain the young rider was his victory in the U23 World Championship. “My biggest success so far is the win at the U23 World Championships, and I was so happy to bring this gold medal and this jersey to my country, it means a lot for me. There is a lot of work ahead and I am happy to continue riding for Astana, the team where I feel myself comfortable, where I found a good support and understanding. I am looking forward to the upcoming season, hoping to reach my first professional wins”, said Fedorov.

The young Kazakh rider has great potential in the eyes of Alexandr Vinokurov. “Yevgeniy’s victory at the World Championships brought indescribable emotions and joy to the whole Kazakhstan, and this motivates us to continue working hard. Yevgeniy has a great potential, he is ready to work tirelessly, therefore, we can confidently say that the first serious results will not take long”, concluded Vinokurov.