“I am very happy. Pretty emotional, actually. Winning is a really special feeling and it’s been a long time since I’ve won (his last victory was the Montreal Grand Prix in 2019). That’s what we all aim to do when we start a race.
The rounds of the Coupe de France are not easy races to read, but today we managed perfectly with the team. Bastien (Tronchon) was in the break for a long time. In the final sprint, Clément (Venturini) attacked very hard and that put everyone on edge, that was perfect for me. On a finish like this, which is a bit punchy, I can still do great things. And I managed to impose myself.
Since the beginning of my professional career, I have done my job 100% at all times. These last few years have not been easy, but I have always remained motivated. I’m very happy to take a victory for the first time in the AG2R CITROËN TEAM jersey; it’s a great way to thank the team.
I have a few races left before the end of my career and I still want to get results. This gives me confidence.
Next week, I will race the 4 jours de Dunkerque. There are two finishes that may suit me. We’ll see how it goes. Now I want to enjoy this successful weekend!”
