Bahrain Victorious Rider Alberto Bruttomesso Provisionally Suspended for Anti-Doping Violation
- Bahrain Victorious rider Alberto Bruttomesso has been provisionally suspended by Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal following a request from the national anti-doping prosecutor, according to an update issued by...
- The provisional suspension notice issued by NADO Italia cites Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the anti-doping code.
- In response to the tribunal's announcement, Bahrain Victorious released a statement confirming they are aware of the disciplinary action and intend to cooperate fully with investigators.
Bahrain Victorious rider Alberto Bruttomesso has been provisionally suspended by Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal following a request from the national anti-doping prosecutor, according to an update issued by NADO Italia on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. The 22-year-old Italian cyclist faces potential violations of the World Anti-Doping Code, though officials have not yet released specific details regarding dates, methods, or the substances involved in the case.
NADO Italia Code Violations and Tribunal Notice
The provisional suspension notice issued by NADO Italia cites Articles 2.1 and 2.2 of the anti-doping code. As of Wednesday, September 30, 2026, the case has not yet been registered by the International Testing Agency, which handles the majority of testing and results management for professional cycling. Bruttomesso has not issued any public comment regarding the suspension.
Bahrain Victorious Team Response and Roster Background
In response to the tribunal’s announcement, Bahrain Victorious released a statement confirming they are aware of the disciplinary action and intend to cooperate fully with investigators.
Bahrain Victorious has acknowledged that Alberto Bruttomesso faces a provisional suspension resulting from a NADO Italia anti-doping test. The squad stands firmly behind Alberto during this ongoing procedure and pledges complete cooperation with the appropriate anti-doping officials as they examine the situation.
Bahrain Victorious
The WorldTour squad added that Bruttomesso will be sidelined from all team activities pending a definitive outcome from anti-doping authorities and the completion of testing procedures. The team stated that it remains committed to integrity and established anti-doping protocols, declining to offer further comment until the process concludes. Bruttomesso joined Bahrain Victorious on a WorldTour contract in 2024 after competing for the team’s development squad, Cycling Team Friuli. He is currently under contract with Bahrain Victorious through the 2027 season.