Paul Seixas, 19, makes his Tour de France debut and is the youngest rider on the start list since 1937, beginning the race in Barcelona.He arrives after wins in the Tour of the Basque Country and La Flèche Wallonne and a second place in Liège-Bastogne-Liège while riding for Decathlon CMA-CGM, and the French federation expects him to lead the national team at the world championships.Decathlon CMA-CGM and coach
Alexandre Pacot say preparation prioritizes three-week endurance, daily recovery and peloton positioning, and the team has appointed
Dominique Issartel to manage intense media and fan pressure so Seixas can focus on racing.