UAE Team: Grand Tour Ambitions Beyond Pogačar
UAE Emirates is on the cusp of proving its dominance extends far beyond Tadej Pogačar, with Isaac del toro leading the Giro d’Italia and Juan Ayuso in close pursuit.News Directory 3 reports on the team’s strategic shift, showcasing their depth and ambition to secure a grand tour victory without their star. Del Toro and Ayuso are ready to seize the chance, demonstrating the team’s ability to develop future talent and secure a potential grand tour sweep in 2025. Winning the Giro is crucial for establishing a lasting legacy and proving they can win without Pogačar. Discover what’s next for UAE Emirates as the Giro d’Italia enters its final week.
UAE Emirates Seeks Giro d’Italia Win to Prove Strength Beyond Pogačar
Updated May 27, 2025
With one week remaining in the Giro d’Italia, UAE Emirates is steadfast to demonstrate its ability to win a major race without its star rider, Tadej Pogačar.the team currently holds the leader’s jersey, not with Pogačar, but with Mexico’s Isaac del Toro, while teammate Juan Ayuso trails closely in third place.
This Giro presents a unique opportunity for the cycling powerhouse to prove it’s more than just a “Pogi Show.” While Pogačar has delivered all four of UAE’s grand tour victories, the team aims to showcase its depth and strategic prowess with othre talented riders.
The team’s strategy frequently enough revolves around positioning Pogačar for victory,but this race allows other riders to shine. Del toro has navigated the Giro skillfully, avoiding crashes and maintaining his lead, while Ayuso has honored his commitment to ride as a co-leader.
Del Toro acknowledged the meaning of the race, stating, “I need to realize that I am able to win the Giro… Avoid mistakes,because mistakes can take you far from this goal.”
UAE Emirates has aspirations beyond just winning this Giro d’Italia; they aim for a grand tour sweep in 2025. With Pogačar targeting the Tour de France and Vuelta a españa,a victory in Italy would be a crucial step toward matching the achievement of Jumbo-Visma.
Looking ahead, UAE Emirates is also focused on building a strong foundation for the future. Recognizing that Pogačar won’t race forever, the team is investing in young talents like Ayuso, Del Toro, Jan christen, Pablo Torres, and António Morgado.
Adam Yates during the Giro d’Italia” width=”720″ height=”480″>Sports manager Joxean Fernández Matxín has been instrumental in recruiting these promising riders. A grand tour win by someone other than Pogačar would send a powerful message to sponsors and stakeholders, solidifying the team’s vision of building a lasting dynasty.
What’s next
The final week of the Giro d’Italia promises challenging climbs and intense competition. UAE Emirates will need to strategically navigate these obstacles to secure a victory and prove their strength extends beyond their star rider. Anything less than a win would be viewed as a missed opportunity.