The rise of Paul Seixas
France's brightest talent in a generation, Paul Seixas announced himself across the 2026 season — from Strade Bianche to a breakthrough win at La Flèche Wallonne and a Liège that crowned him Tadej Pogačar's newest rival. Follow the rise of the teenager carrying a nation's Tour de France hopes.
Timeline
Paul Seixas lines up at Strade Bianche as the young French phenom tipped to challenge Tadej Pogačar.
A strong Itzulia Basque Country fuels talk of Seixas's Tour de France credentials.
Seixas conquers the Mur de Huy to win La Flèche Wallonne — his biggest victory yet.
At Liège-Bastogne-Liège, the youngest rider lights up the oldest Monument; Pogačar has a new rival.
Back on home roads, Seixas headlines the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
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In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
In printIssue 144
The Tour Issue
Le Tour de France: a race defined by colour, passion and history, whose drama and romance continue to shape the identity of cycling’s greatest stage.
