ROME/BUDAPEST, 19 May (BelTA - Emirates News Agency) - In a dramatic
turn of events on Stage 9 of the Giro d’Italia, UAE Team Emirates-XRG
rider Isaac Del Toro claimed the iconic maglia rosa, becoming the first
Mexican to ever lead a Grand Tour.
The 181-kilometre stage from Gubbio to Siena featured 30 kilometres of treacherous gravel roads, reminiscent of the Strade Bianche, which shattered the peloton and reshuffled the general classification.
While Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) clinched the stage victory with a powerful sprint to the line in Siena’s iconic Piazza del Campo, Del Toro’s performance was the day’s standout.
The 21-year-old Mexican rider finished second, but his time gain over his GC rivals propelled him into the overall lead. He now holds a 1-minute and 13-second advantage over teammate Juan Ayuso, with Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) in third, 1 minute and 30 seconds behind.
Meanwhile, in Hungary, Sebastián Molano secured a memorable victory on the final stage of the 2025 Tour de Hongrie. The 30-year-old Colombian sprinter clinched the win with a comfortable gallop beating Danny Van Poppel (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe), showcasing his explosive power. His performance capped off a strong showing for the UAE Team Emirates-XRG in the race, which saw Alessandro Covi finish in second place on GC, just +7” behind race winner Harold Lopez (XDS-Astana).
The 181-kilometre stage from Gubbio to Siena featured 30 kilometres of treacherous gravel roads, reminiscent of the Strade Bianche, which shattered the peloton and reshuffled the general classification.
While Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) clinched the stage victory with a powerful sprint to the line in Siena’s iconic Piazza del Campo, Del Toro’s performance was the day’s standout.
The 21-year-old Mexican rider finished second, but his time gain over his GC rivals propelled him into the overall lead. He now holds a 1-minute and 13-second advantage over teammate Juan Ayuso, with Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) in third, 1 minute and 30 seconds behind.
Meanwhile, in Hungary, Sebastián Molano secured a memorable victory on the final stage of the 2025 Tour de Hongrie. The 30-year-old Colombian sprinter clinched the win with a comfortable gallop beating Danny Van Poppel (Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe), showcasing his explosive power. His performance capped off a strong showing for the UAE Team Emirates-XRG in the race, which saw Alessandro Covi finish in second place on GC, just +7” behind race winner Harold Lopez (XDS-Astana).
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