In defence of his crown, this time around Laporte will be joined by a strong French team that includes Arkéa - B&B Hotels sprinter Arnaud Demare and lead out man
Mathis Le Berre, Movistar Team's Remi Cavagna, Intermarché - Wanty duo
Hugo Page and
Adrien Petit, plus Groupama - FDJ's Eddy Le Huitouze and TotalEnergies' Sandy Dujardin.