Spanish sports director expelled from Worlds after reckless driving display

Eleuterio Anguita Hinojosas, the Spanish sports director, was immediately removed from the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal following an incident of reckless driving during the junior men's road race. The incident occurred when his vehicle momentarily became airborne, prompting a fine of 1,000 Swiss francs (approximately €1,060).

Anguita Hinojosas, a former professional cyclist in the 1990s and an 12-time Grand Tour participant, was documented by a spectator who captured footage of his high-speed driving between barriers filled with fans. The driver's car clipped a bump in the road, causing the rear wheels to lose contact with the ground, causing clear astonishment among the onlookers.

The UCI's regulations clearly state that drivers must exhibit prudent behavior to ensure the safety of riders, spectators, and other vehicles on the track. Despite Anguita Hinojosas' expulsion, the Spanish junior team still managed to walk away with two gold medals, as Benjamin Noval secured victory in both the junior men's time trial and the road race.