Kévin Vauquelin wins Il Giro d'Abruzzo 2026

Kévin Vauquelin (NETCOMPANY INEOS) has won the general classification of Il Giro d'Abruzzo 2026, finishing in 15:03:12. The French rider finished just two seconds ahead of Mathys Rondel (TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM) and five seconds ahead of Alessandro Fancellu (MBH BANK CSB TELECOM FORT).A race decided by the detailsThe final classification was settled by the narrowest of margins. Vauquelin managed the advantage he had built up in the toughest stages, containing his rivals' comeback in the final stages. The two-second margin over Rondel confirms the balance that characterised the entire week of racing, with minimal gaps between the top five finishers.Behind the winner, Rondel finished two seconds back, while Fancellu conceded five seconds in the general classification. Further back were Nicola Conci (XDS ASTANA TEAM), fourth at twelve seconds, and Lennart Jasch (TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM), fifth at thirteen seconds. TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM thus places two men in the top five positions, without however managing to take the top of the classification.The final classificationKévin Vauquelin (NETCOMPANY INEOS) — 15:03:12Mathys Rondel (TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM) +00:00:02Alessandro Fancellu (MBH BANK CSB TELECOM FORT) +00:00:05Nicola Conci (XDS ASTANA TEAM) +00:00:12Lennart Jasch (TUDOR PRO CYCLING TEAM) +00:00:13For Vauquelin, this is a success in a stage race on the Italian calendar, achieved with a steady management of the Abruzzo's climbing difficulties. NETCOMPANY INEOS takes home the final leader's jersey, while Rondel and Fancellu confirm the competitiveness of their respective teams in a short classification fought out until the last kilometre.