Felix Gall
"I'm proud of what I've achieved".
"The last three weeks have been incredible. Everything has been like a dream! Finishing the first Tour France of my career with a stage victory and eighth place overall is simply unbelievable. My success in Courchevel is the highlight of my career. My victory in Tour Suisse in June was already a turning point, but now I know that I am capable of playing a leading role. I am proud of what I have achieved.
My role evolved over the days as I had to come to terms with my status as leader. My teammates gave me confidence and were incredibly supportive. I could never have achieved these performances without their help. Joining AG2R CITROËN in 2022 was the best decision I ever made. I regained my confidence, and today, the hard work is paying off. I am very grateful to the team managers."
Vincent Lavenu
"An immense sense of pride
"We are ending this Tour France with a tremendous sense of pride. Felix Gall is the revelation of this110th edition. His stage victory in Courchevel after crossing the Col de la Loze alone in the lead will remain one of the great images of these three weeks of racing. This success confirmed his talent and gave him confidence before the final stretch, where he continually pushed his limits. Felix is an rider . His second place on Saturday at Markstein, after being the only one to follow Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar, confirmed that he is among the best climbers in the world.
In his wake, the entire AG2R CITROËN team shone in this Tour France, which we conclude with eighth place overall and five podium finishes in the stages. This Grande Boucle is one of the most memorable from a collective point of view. riders spirit riders impeccable. Their performance during the Courchevel stage, where the entire team contributed to Felix's success, is symbolic of this. It's up to us to keep this flame burning for the second half of the season.
The news
Felix Gall at the start of the Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa
Felix Gall will be at the start of the Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa this Saturday, July 29. Ben O'Connor, 17th overall in the Tour France, will also be at the start.
22
Key number
Felix Gall's victory in Courchevel on stage 17 was the 22nd Tour France win in the history of the AG2R CITROËN team. The French team has won on each of the last four editions: Nans Peters won in Loudenvielle in 2020, Ben O'Connor in Tignes in 2021, and Bob Jungels in Châtel in 2022.
