Overview
- Del Toro’s 2026 calendar includes the UAE Tour (Feb 16–22), Strade Bianche, Milan–San Remo, Tirreno–Adriatico, Itzulia Basque Country, the Tour Auvergne–Rhône–Alpes, and the Tour de France (July 4–26).
- He will race the Tour as a principal domestique for Pogačar, describing the opportunity as a childhood dream and a chance to learn the race.
- UAE named him team leader for the sponsor’s home UAE Tour, marking his first full leadership role at the event.
- The team confirmed he will not contest the 2026 Giro d’Italia, aligning his schedule around Tour preparation and experience-building.
- The announcement came with the 2026 kit reveal, with Del Toro set to display his Mexican national champion insignia as Mexico returns to the Tour after more than three decades.