"It's clear that we are stronger" - Romain Gregoire believes 2025 will be better a year for Groupama - FDJ

Romain Grégoire, a promising 21-year-old rider for Groupama - FDJ, is gearing up for his third professional season with ambitions to build on his growing reputation. The silver medallist in the 2021 World Junior Road Race had a quieter 2024, securing only one victory—a win on stage 5 of the Tour of the Basque Country.

Reflecting on his 2024 season, Grégoire recently told Cyclism Actu, "That's what I missed a little in 2024, I only raised my arms once," he admitted. "So trying to win, and then trying to win again at the higher level, that would be exceptional. On WorldTour races or on a Grand Tour stage why not."

Grégoire laid out his racing calendar for the coming season, which promises a strong Italian flavour at the start, "It will start with a very Italian month of March, with the Strade Bianche, the Tirreno-Adriatico, Milano - Sanremo, and then the Bloc Ardennais in April and the continuation with the Tour de France in July."

The Frenchman acknowledged areas for personal growth, particularly his approach to racing, "There was a bit of impatience, a bit of lack of composure at times, putting a little bit in all directions when I felt good and not really channelling my efforts, so that will be the objective for 2025 to go for results this time."

Grégoire also praised the team’s development, expressing confidence in their strength for the upcoming season, "It's clear that we are stronger. Those who were already there have progressed, feel stronger, those who are arriving are still very talented riders, so it's certain that we have strengthened. I think that we were already far from being bad in 2024, we were even good, we lacked results on details I think at certain moments in the season and we intend to rectify these small details to go and conclude in 2025."