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AURELIEN PARET-PEINTRE: “The momentum has been set in motion”
“It’s a tough race that I enjoy. Today, we had big ambitions as a team. When the pack came together in the final, I didn’t really believe it. By squeezing through, I managed to win this very special sprint. I’ve won my first professional victory in this opening race, and I’m happy. Today, the group was very consistent. We took tour attacking on the Route des Crêtes. After Clément Venturini's victory in the French Cyclo-cross Championships, it was important to get off to a good start on the road. The momentum is building for AG2R CITROËN TEAM."[/su_quote]
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[su_quote cite=”STEPHANE GOUBERT”]
STEPHANE GOUBERT: “The whole team is winning today.”
“Our boys were on the offensive. Our leader today for this first race of the season was AG2R CITROËN TEAM. Everyone was determined to do well to show off our new colors. With 500 meters to go, Aurélien helped Tony, who was about to lose control, and he still won! We can see that the Giro 16th overall) did Aurélien good, it allowed him to take a step forward. Today, with this victory, we are showing the good understanding and momentum that is already in place. We hope this is the first of many.”[/su_quote]
Key number
3
With the success of Aurélien Paret-Peintre, AG2R CITROËN TEAM has won three of the last four editions of the Grand Prix de la Marseillaise with Alexandre Geniez (2018) and Benoit Cosnefroy (2020).
The news
Leader of the French individual and team cup
With his victory, Aurélien Paret-Peintre logically takes the lead in the French Cup. With Lilian Calmejane's 8th place and Tony Gallopin's 13th place, AG2R CITROËN TEAM takes the lead in the French Team Cup. Next event: Classic Loire Atlantique (March 27).
