Maxime Jarnet wins the 2026 Grand Prix de la ville de Pérenchies

Maxime Jarnet (Van Rysel Roubaix) claimed victory at the 2026 Grand Prix de la ville de Pérenchies, imposing his authority at the end of a race lasting 3 hours, 54 minutes and 40 seconds.The French rider crossed the finish line solo, clearly distancing the chasing group. Behind him, 22 seconds back, came Alexis Pierre, followed by Quentin Bezza (SCO Dijon Team Materiel-Velo.com) and Norway's Daniel Smajkic Årnes (Van Rysel Roubaix), all with the same gap. Further behind was Belgian Joes Oosterlinck (Van Rysel Roubaix), fifth at 2 minutes and 32 seconds.The race, a classic on the French calendar, saw Van Rysel Roubaix dominate the scene with three riders in the top five, confirming the collective strength of the transalpine team. Jarnet was able to read the race perfectly, launching the decisive attack at the key moment and managing his advantage all the way to the finish line in Pérenchies.For the French rider, this is a prestigious success that enriches his personal palmarès and confirms the good form of his team.