Gran Prix Chitre 2026: Rajović and Viviani Lead the Favorites in Panama

Gran Prix Chitre: appointment in PanamaOn Thursday, August 27, 2026, professional cycling stops in Chitre, Panama, for the Gran Prix Chitre, a procontinental category race attracting teams and riders from across the Americas and beyond. The race fits into a busy calendar, just days after the Gran Prix Panamá, and represents an important test for the teams.Technical details of the course, such as distance and elevation gain, were not disclosed in the official documentation, but the race promises to be hard-fought on roads the locals know well.Expected protagonistsThere are 89 verified entrants for the Gran Prix Chitre. Among them, Dušan Rajović, Attilio Viviani, and Roberto Carlos González of Solution Tech NIPPO Rali stand out, with a top-level lineup. Team Medellín - EPM responds with Wilmar Andres Paredes, Brayan Sánchez, and veteran Óscar Sevilla. Local teams like Senafront, Servicio Nacional Aeronaval, and Esparza Training are also ready to play their cards.Form of the big namesThis season's results speak clearly. Dušan Rajović arrives in Chitre with an excellent 2nd place at the Gran Prix Panamá (August 23), plus a 2nd at the ΔΕΗ Tour of Hellas (May 6) and a 4th at the Scheldeprijs (April 8). Teammate Attilio Viviani finished 4th at the Gran Prix Panamá, while Roberto Carlos González took 3rd at the Central American and Caribbean Games (August 2).Among other entrants, Wilmar Andres Paredes had a notable result at the Tour do Rio (3rd, July 29) and a 4th at the Desafio das Américas de Ciclismo (May 10). Brayan Sánchez shone at the Tour of the Gila (10th, April 29). Don't forget locals Bredio Ruiz (5th at GP Panamá) and Alejandro Bladimir Pita (7th at GP Panamá), plus Ben Granger (9th at GP Panamá) and David Esteban Hoyos (10th at GP Panamá).Favorites for the winBased on recent results, Dušan Rajović is the top favorite: his form is excellent and his team is the best equipped to control the race. Attilio Viviani is his main rival in a sprint finish, thanks to his 4th at GP Panamá. Wilmar Andres Paredes is the biggest threat from Team Medellín, thanks to his versatility. Also watch Roberto Carlos González, who can play multiple roles, and local riders like Bredio Ruiz, who know the roads of Chitre well.The Gran Prix Chitre takes place just days after the Gran Prix Panamá: riders who competed in both races will have a knowledge and fitness advantage — source: Cyclingnews