The leader of Groupama-FDJ returned to the level of the race but also his objectives and ambitions.
Fourth in the last edition, David Gaudu was aiming for a podium on this Tour de France 2023. But from the first difficulties, the Breton was left behind.
Guest on the set of France 2David Gaudu returned to the route of this 2023 edition.A very difficult Tour. Possibly the toughest Tour I’ve been on since being Tour-aligned, explains the one who is participating in the race for the sixth year in a row. There are more difficult times than satisfactions.»
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Tenth in the general classification, David Gaudu should complete a second Top 10 in a row in Paris. The Breton is however aware that he is not up to the ambitions displayed. “We were legitimate to aim for a podium when we arrive on the Tour, recalls the leader of Groupama-FDJ. I am at the maximum of what I could and the others in front of me are stronger. The initial goal was perhaps too high. The level has never been so high on the Tour de France.»
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