Isaac del Toro signs to 2031 with UAE Team Emirates

Mexican cycling star Isaac del Toro has signed a new long-term contract with UAE Team Emirates, committing his future to the squad through the 2031 season. The 22-year-old’s extension, announced on August 6, 2026, is one of the longest in professional cycling and secures a rider widely seen as a future Grand Tour leader for the team’s core years.

The deal follows Del Toro’s breakthrough performance at the 2026 Tour de France in July, where he finished third overall behind his teammate Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel. On his Tour debut, Del Toro also won a stage and claimed the prestigious white jersey as the best young rider. His previous contract had run through 2029, but his rapid ascent prompted the team to negotiate an additional two years.

Del Toro expressed his commitment to the team, stating that the environment has been crucial to his development. "This team feels like home," he said in a statement released by UAE Team Emirates. "We share the same ambition, the same passion for racing and the same desire to keep getting better. Signing long-term gives me a lot of confidence because I know I’m in the right place for my future." He added that while the team has already...