The Condor's Last Flight: Nairo Quintana, Champion of the 2026 Vuelta a Asturias
After several years off the international race podiums, Colombian Nairo Quintana, from Movistar Team, was crowned champion this Sunday of the Vuelta a Asturias 2026 after successfully defending his lead in the fourth and final stage...
TL;DR
- Nairo Quintana of Movistar Team won the Vuelta a Asturias 2026.
- This is Quintana's first title since returning to Movistar Team and his first stage race win since February 2022.
- Quintana defended his lead in the final stage, resisting attacks from Adrià Pericas.
- The victory comes in Quintana's final season as he plans to retire.
- This is Quintana's third win at the Vuelta a Asturias, previously winning in 2017 and 2021.
- Quintana's teammate Diego Pescador finished third in the general classification.