Lyon: Isaac Del Toro completed a superb week of racing at the Tour Auvergne-Rh´ne-Alpes, claiming both the final stage victory and the overall classification after another dominant display in the high mountains on the race-ending summit finish to Plateau de Solaison. Mexican crowned dominant week in the Alps with overall triumph as team takes 39th win. The 22-year-old Mexican entered the final day within striking distance of race leader Luke Tuckwell (Red Bull Bora hansgrohe) and would put on a dominant display to claw back the yellow jersey. The 120km finale from Beaufort featured four major climbs and more than 4,000 metres of elevation gain, culminating with the brutal ascent of the Plateau de Solaison, one of the most demanding climbs of the Alps.

According to Emirates News Agency, after winning atop the Grand Colombier on Stage 7, Del Toro and UAE Team Emirates-XRG approached the final stage with clear intent. The team controlled the race throughout the mountainous parcours and arrived at the foot of the final climb with Del Toro well positioned.

Isaac Del Toro expressed that the victory was special both for him and his team. The team entered the final weekend with the belief that they could still fight for the race, and everyone was fully committed to that goal. He praised the team's performance on the final climb and acknowledged their hard work throughout the week. Del Toro noted that winning a race against strong competition boosts his confidence.

He also reflected on his learning experience this season and expressed excitement for future challenges, including the Tour de France. The Tour Auvergne triumph adds to his successful 2026 campaign, which already includes victories at the UAE Tour and Tirreno-Adriatico. The recent win serves as a significant marker ahead of Del Toro's first Tour de France appearance next month.