Luck and his environment were not on his side, but he rekindled his passion for cycling after the Tour de France, and managed to soar into a second place at the Vuelta a Espana and Il Lombardia, as well as winning the Giro dell'Emilia in front of Tadej Pogacar. The Spaniard took up the decisive leadership spot at
Movistar Team which was being left by Alejandro Valverde, and also showed climbing capacity that he hadn't in the past, and more confidence because of it.
“I have a good feeling this season and I am really looking forward to it. I have a passion for cycling again," he assured. At the Vuelta a Andalucia he once again showed to be Tadej Pogacar's closest competitor, and will hope to see his best form throughout the Grand Tours. Mas rode to 17th spot at Flèche Wallone in a warm-up for Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and today he departs as an outsider for what is a more climber-friendly race.