Paul Seixas nominated for multiple awards

Paul Seixas, a 20-year-old cyclist from Lyon who rides for the Decathlon-CMA CGM team, is among the finalists for the Vélo d'Or in four categories, including the most prestigious. The awards ceremony, which is the equivalent of the Ballon d'Or in cycling, will take place on November 28 in Monaco.

Categories Seixas is competing in

Seixas is in contention for the Vélo d'Or masculine, the Classics Rider of the Year, the French Rider of the Year, and the Rookie of the Year. The recognition is due to his performances during the 2026 season.

Seixas's early season successes

Seixas first stood out at the Tour of Algarve in Portugal, where he won his first professional victory in the second stage. In early April, he won the general classification of the Tour of the Basque Country, securing three stage victories and becoming the first Frenchman since Christophe Moreau in 2007 to win a World Tour stage race.

More achievements in the season

He continued his winning streak by winning the Flèche Wallonne on April 22, becoming the youngest ever winner in the history of this classic. For his first participation in the Tour de France at 19 years old, Seixas finished fourth in the general classification.

International success and recognition

His season also included international success, with a bronze medal in the time trial at the World Championships on September 20 and a victory at the Tour of Lombardy on October 10, which marked his first Monument win. Tadej Pogačar is announced as the big favorite for the Vélo d'Or masculine.

Broadcast details for the ceremony

Seixas, on the other hand, appears as one of the main contenders for the French Rider of the Year and Rookie of the Year titles. The ceremony will be broadcast live for the first time on the L'Équipe channel.