Teenage French prodigy Paul Seixas to become youngest Tour de France cyclist for 89 years

French cycling prodigy Paul Seixas, 19, will make his Tour de France debut in 2026, making him the youngest rider to compete in the race for 89 years. The Decathlon-CMA CGM rider has impressed in his first professional season, sparking debate in France about whether early exposure to the Tour could be beneficial or risk overburdening him. His participation has raised hopes of France's first male homegrown Tour de France winner since Bernard Hinault in 1985.