Overview
- Updated UCI rankings place Del Toro second behind teammate Tadej Pogacar after his overall victory at the UAE Tour 2026.
- The Mexican rider secured the WorldTour stage race by seizing time on the penultimate stage and defending the lead into Abu Dhabi.
- UAE Team Emirates extended his contract through 2029, with team director Mauro Gianetti saying he is no longer a promise but a reality.
- Mexico’s Olympic committee invited Del Toro to pursue a Los Angeles 2028 berth, though no formal process has begun and qualification will depend on rankings or championship results.
- His March program features Strade Bianche on March 7, Tirreno–Adriático from March 9–15, and Milano–Sanremo on March 21.