Paul Lapeira
"It's a renewal that came about naturally, leaving no room for doubt".
"It's a renewal that came about naturally, leaving no room for doubt. I did all my training within the team's network, and with a fine progression under my belt, it encouraged me to continue in the same vein. I'm delighted to be extending my contract for a further two years, until 2027, which will bring my total years with the team to six by the end of the contract. It's starting to make quite a story. I think I'm in the right place to continue to progress over the next three years and bring the team the best possible results. I'm confident in the future of training, and the vision of the project to 2028 brings serenity. I'd like to thank our partners, AG2R La Mondiale, who have supported us for many years, as well as Decathlon more recently, and Van Rysel, who provide us with state-of-the-art equipment."
The news
An Australian comeback
Paul Lapeira will make his return to competition at the Tour Under, which will take place from January 21 to 26 around Adelaide. This will be Paul's third appearance in this first WorldTour race of the season.
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Like Paul Lapeira's number of victories in 2024, the young Norman has enjoyed numerous successes, with a double win in the Classic Loire-Atlantique and Cholet-Pays de la Loire to kick off his season. This was followed by a WorldTour victory in the second stage of Tour the Basque Country, before he was crowned French champion on home soil. Still in his native region, Paul won the Polynormande at the end of the season.
