Seixas talks about the reasons behind his Tour de France focus

• Paul Seixas said before the start of the Tour de France that his goals are to win overall by improving his position by 10–15 places on the overall standings.
• The rider, who is part of Decathlon CMA CGM, explained that he is not setting concrete objectives through a specific achievement, but rather is focusing on the kind of race he will have to go through.
• In the material, Seixas on Tour de France is reacting to the concrete statements of his company’s rivals, which are about the next stage.

French cycling prospect Paul Seixas, who rides for Decathlon CMA CGM, said before the start of the Tour de France that his main focus is on the Grand Tour—aiming to improve his position by 10–15 places over 10–15 days. He told The Guardian about it.

Seixas, who is 19 years old, said that he is not setting any specific goals, only that he will try to improve his overall position. In an interview published by The Guardian, he explained that his goal is to get through the race, rather than to chase his rivals.

In L’Équipe, it was also stated that Seixas is not expecting to reach the finish line in the next two stages. In the winter season, for example, he competed at Tour Auvergne - Rhône-Alpes (ex-Dauphiné), and also rode in the UAE Tour and Tour de l’Avenir in 2025, where he was aiming to show his best form at the Tour de France.

According to L’Équipe, director of performance Decathlon CMA-CGM Jean-Baptiste Quiclet said that the rider’s motivation is connected with the fact that he has already shown his strength in the past and that he is a very promising young cyclist. Trainer Alexandre Pacot works with Seixas, and the coach believes that the rider is ready for the next stage.

The Guardian also reported on Seixas’s plans for his next season. The outlet writes that at the Tour de France he will focus on building his performance on the basis of his previous results. The material says that he is also considering the possibility of improving his position in the overall standings. The Guardian notes that Seixas is not setting a goal to win the Tour de France overall, but rather to develop his form and to gain experience.

In addition, the material says that Seixas is also taking a close look at the competition and that he is aware of the level of the riders. The Guardian adds that on the Tour de France, he will likely face Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard, and also that there is a possibility of a duel with the winner of the 2026 Giro d’Italia. L’Équipe also states that at the start Seixas will have to compete with Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Juan Ayuso.

In L’Équipe, it is also reported that media at Sant Pau Recinte Moderna, where Seixas underwent medical tests. The material also says that he will spend hours on training and that he will be ready for the race.

The Guardian also notes that Pogacar is the one who has been given the most attention by Seixas. The outlet writes that Pogacar, for example, won Liège–Bastogne–Liège: Pogacar, after all, is the rider who is capable of winning the race at any moment. It also says that the rider is looking forward to the Tour de France and that he will be supported by his team, including Decathlon CMA CGM Luke Rowe, who, according to The Guardian, has been helping Seixas prepare for the race without fear.

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