Sixth place for Zingle at the Grand Prix du Morbihan
# Zingle Secures Sixth Place at Grand Prix du Morbihan: Team Eyes Upcoming Challenge
In a competitive outing at the Grand Prix du Morbihan, Axel Zingle from Team Visma | Lease a Bike sprinted to a solid sixth place finish. The French one-day race saw three riders break away early, making the most of the hilly terrain, particularly around the decisive Côte de Cadoudal. However, as the race progressed, the breakaway did not significantly influence the eventual contest for victory.
In the finale, Team Visma | Lease a Bike was prominent at the front, navigating multiple splits in the peloton. Ultimately, a large group arrived at the final kilometer together, setting the stage for an intense sprint. Zingle emerged from the pack, showcasing his strength to capture sixth place on the streets of Plumelec.
Reflecting on the race, sports director Robert Wagner stated, “There was more in it today. It was a very controlled race, which was unfortunate for us. We rode a strong final and our condition is excellent, but we had hoped for more. Sixth place for Axel is not bad, but we would have liked to be closer to the win.”
Despite the result, the team remains optimistic as they prepare for the Tro-Bro Léon race. “Tomorrow will be an extremely tough race, with many gravel sectors and the expected weather conditions. It will be a battle from start to finish. We will do everything we can to fight for the win,” Wagner concluded.
### Grand Prix du Morbihan Results:
1. **Benoît Cosnefroy** – UAE Team Emirates – XRG: 04:35:17
2. **Noa Isidore** – Decathlon CMA CGM Team: +00:00:00
3. **Paul Lapeira** – Decathlon CMA CGM Team: +00:00:00
6. **Axel Zingle** – Team Visma | Lease a Bike: +00:00:00
20. **Per Strand Hagenes** – Team Visma | Lease a Bike: +00:00:00
36. **Matisse Van Kerckhove** – Team Visma | Lease a Bike: +00:00:08
42. **Menno Huising** – Team Visma | Lease a Bike: +00:00:16
62. **Filippo Fiorelli** – Team Visma | Lease a Bike: +00:00:49
102. **Owain Doull** – Team Visma | Lease a Bike: +00:02:51
As Team Visma | Lease a Bike looks ahead, fans and analysts will be eager to see how Zingle and the team perform in the challenging conditions of the upcoming Tro-Bro Léon.
