INEOS’ Victor Langellotti reacts to history making performance at the Tour de Pologne: “I can't believe I'm wearing this jersey”
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Victor Langellotti etched his name into Monaco’s sporting
history books on Saturday, becoming the first rider from the principality to
win a stage at the highest level of professional cycling. The INEOS Grenadiers
rider powered to victory in stage 6 of the Tour de Pologne, timing his sprint
to perfection on a selective finish that left several rivals behind. The win
also catapulted him into the overall race lead, giving him the yellow jersey
heading into the final day.
For Langellotti, the triumph was built on patience and
precision. "I knew my strength was making the difference in the last 500
meters, and so I did. I tried to stay calm until then before launching my
sprint," he explained shortly after the finish. That calm approach was
evident as he held position through the uphill drag, avoiding unnecessary early
efforts before unleashing his decisive kick.
The significance of the victory was not lost on the peloton.
Michal Kwiatkowski, forced to abandon the race earlier in the day alongside
Magnus Sheffield, was effusive in his praise. "Well, if Kwiatkowski says
it, he knows cycling much better than me, I trust him," Langellotti
laughed when told of the former world champion’s comments.
"Being able to learn from guys like him is invaluable,
I'm so happy to be part of a team like Ineos. Even though we lost some riders,
we proved we can still win, plus we have two jerseys. My teammates supported me
all day, and I can only thank them. Seeing them work for you gives you much
more confidence."
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Langellotti now faces a decisive challenge: defending the
leader’s jersey in the race-ending time trial. "My time trial skills?
Um... we'll find out tomorrow," he admitted with a smile. "It will
obviously be a big challenge, but I have the leader's jersey and I have to give
it my all. I can't believe I'm wearing this jersey with one day to go, so
whatever comes next will be a bonus."
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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