'Tadej is stronger than ever' - Mauro Gianetti confirms what Pogačar's rivals never want to hear

Mauro Gianetti, team manager for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, recently declared that Tadej Pogačar is "stronger than ever," a statement sure to send shivers down the spines of his rivals. While the headline focused on Pogačar, Gianetti also highlighted Paul Seixas's "incredible" performance at Strade Bianche, calling him "perhaps the surprise" of the race. This dual assessment from the team's leadership provides insight into both their established star and a potential future talent.

This pronouncement regarding Pogačar arrives as the Slovenian superstar continues to dominate the peloton, fresh off a commanding victory at Strade Bianche where he launched a solo attack from 81km out. His career trajectory has been one of consistent improvement and unparalleled versatility, making Gianetti's claim less a boast and more a stark warning. The mention of Seixas, a young rider from their development squad, also underscores UAE's strategic investment in nurturing talent, ensuring a pipeline of future contenders.

Gianetti's assessment, while perhaps unwelcome news for the competition, simply confirms what the stopwatch and the race results have been screaming for months. The peloton has been duly warned; Pogačar's 'peak' remains a moving target.