Il Lombardia Wide Open
Evenepoel and Del Toro are favourites, but a new champion will be crowned for the first time since 2020. Tadej Pogačar will not participate.
The Il Lombardia race is without Tadej Pogačar this year.
Evenepoel and Del Toro are considered favourites.
A new champion will be crowned.
Key facts
- Tadej Pogačar will not participate.
- Evenepoel and Del Toro are favourites.
- A new champion will be crowned.
- The race was last won by someone other than Pogačar in 2020.
Three perspectives
Neutral
The absence of Tadej Pogačar has opened up the race. Evenepoel and Del Toro are favourites, but other contenders may still win. The race's outcome is uncertain.
Positive
The race is an opportunity for new talent to emerge. Evenepoel and Del Toro have a chance to prove themselves as top contenders.
Negative
The absence of Tadej Pogačar may affect the race's competitiveness. Some contenders may not be as strong as Pogačar.
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