'If Paul Seixas isn't ready for the Tour de France, then who is?’ – Oliver Naesen backs 19-year-old teammate for debut this summer

Decathlon-CMA CGM rider Oliver Naesen has publicly backed 19-year-old teammate Paul Seixas for a Tour de France debut this summer. Naesen argued that racing the Tour at a young age would actually reduce pressure on the teenager rather than add to it. The Belgian veteran's endorsement highlights the high regard in which Seixas is held within the team ahead of the 2025 edition of cycling's biggest race.