{
  "id": 220619,
  "title": "'This team feels like home' – Isaac del Toro commits to UAE Team Emirates-XRG until 2031",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/this-team-feels-like-home-isaac-del-toro-commits-to-uae-team-emirates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-06T12:35:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Cycling Weekly",
    "slug": "cycling-weekly",
    "url": "https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/this-team-feels-like-home-isaac-del-toro-commits-to-uae-team-emirates-xrg-until-2031"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Isaac del Toro, the 22-year-old Mexican rider, has signed a deal to remain with UAE Team Emirates-XRG for the next five years, extending beyond his previous commitment until 2029. The Mexican rider's impressive season, including victories in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and a podium finish at the Tour de France, caught the attention of UAE Team Emirates-XRG. The agreement surpasses the terms of his teammate and mentor Tadej Pogačar, who signed a contract through 2030. Del Toro is part of a trio of young talents at the team, Pablo Torres and Jan Christen, who also have contracts through 2030. Although UAE Team Emirates-XRG has been rumored to be interested in Decathlon CMA CGM's Paul Seixas, it remains to be seen if he will join the team. Despite missing the upcoming Vuelta a España, Del Toro has excelled this season, settling into his role as Pogačar's lieutenant and wingman. He expressed his contentment with the team, stating, \"This team feels like home.\" Del Toro believes the best is yet to come and is eager to continue growing with UAE Team Emirates-XRG.",
  "summary": "Mexican young gun inks one of the longest contracts in pro cycling history",
  "key_points": [
    "Isaac del Toro signs with UAE Team Emirates-XRG until 2031.",
    "Mexican rider excels this season, wins Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.",
    "Del Toro describes team as \"home,\" eager for future growth."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}