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Tour de France 2026: Benjamin Thomas prefers Italian in the follow car

French cyclist Benjamin Thomas (Cofidis) was followed by car during the time trial.

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He asked his sports director to speak to him in Italian rather than French.

This detail highlights athletes' language preferences during competition.

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Why it matters

Ce détail anecdotique illustre les stratégies individuelles des coureurs pour optimiser leur concentration lors d’une épreuve majeure comme le Tour de France, tout en mettant en lumière la dimension multiculturelle du peloton.

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