His name is Benjamín Noval, he is sixteen years old, shares the same name as his father who was a former professional, and from 2027 he will ride with INEOS Grenadiers. The British team has announced reaching an agreement with the young Asturian athlete who will join the team once he completes the Junior category.

"Benjamin has stood out among Juniors thanks to his riding style, climbing strength, and tactical maturity and intelligence," reads the team's statement.

Winner of the Vuelta Ciclista al Besaya in Spain and the G.P. F.W.R Baron in his country, "Noval is currently registered with the MMR Cycling Academy and INEOS Grenadiers will continue to work closely with Benjamín and his team in the coming seasons, to ensure he is ready for the WorldTour" the British team writes.

Benjamín Noval himself stated: "Joining INEOS Grenadiers is a dream come true. This is one of the best teams in the world and I am very happy to be part of it, where I can fully develop my qualities. I thank the team for their trust, and I hope to repay them soon."

Scott Drawer, Performance Director of INEOS Grenadiers, affirmed: "Benjamín has all the characteristics of a rider who can become truly special. He is intelligent and determined, and has already demonstrated great competitiveness. We are excited to accompany him in the transition to WorldTour and help him realize his potential within our performance system."