Richard Carapaaz, very hot with Isaac del Toro: “He lost his turn because he didn't know how to run well”

Richard Carapaz attacks Isaac del Toro, in stage 19 of the Italian turn.

Photo: AFP – Luca Bettini

The Queen of the Italy 2025 Giro Not only shook the general classification, he also lit the spirits between two of the main protagonists of the race.

Richard Carapaz, champion in 2019 and third in the general after the day in Sestrière, exploded before the press and launched harsh criticism against Isaac del Toro, whom he directly responsible for the defeat of both against Simon Yates. “We could have been stronger, but won the smartest,” said the Ecuadorian, visibly annoying.

“He lost the turn”: Carapaz against the bull

During the rise to Colle Delle Film, where Yates released the whip that would define the turn, the lack of understanding between Carapaz and del Toro was evidenced.

There were looks, gestures and even verbal crossings when the British began to open hollow. Neither of them wanted to be in charge to collaborate in the persecution and the difference grew without brake.

Carapaz made it clear after crossing the goal: “He lost his turn. I think he hasn't known how to run well and in the end he has won the smartest.”

The words of the Ecuadorian did not take by surprise those who already followed the touch between both runners in previous days. Cross statements, divided strategies and a tension that grew to break in the most decisive day.

Carapaz, veteran in these lides, had no qualms about loading against the inexperience of the young Mexican, whom many already pointed out as heir to the title before the collapse.

By the time other: This was the general classification of the Italy 2025, after stage 20

Del Toro's response to Carapaz: “He didn't want to help”

Del Toro, meanwhile, responded with Mable. He avoided entering the controversy game, but explained his version: “Richard was second in the classification, so I thought it was logical that he went behind yachts. Although he had the feeling that he could follow him, I had to continue first to Carapaz. If I lost the pink jersey I didn't want to lose second place. ”

“In the last part of the climb, I tried to work with Carapaz, but he did not want. Nor could I give everything to my wheel, because then I would attack myself in the back. And if I lost the classification, I also did not want to lose second place,” the Mexican finished off.

This Sunday Yates will be champion

The turn will end this Sunday in Rome with the coronation of Simon Yates. However, the fracture between two of the great protagonists is already one of the most striking images of this edition.

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