In Torino in 2021, he had won the opening time trial of the 104th Giro, also wearing the first pink jersey, and last night Filippo Ganna returned to the capital of his Region on the occasion of the presentation of the participants in the Vuelta Espana number 80.

The 29-year-old from INEOS Grenadiers, returning to racing after the unfortunate Tour de France that saw him forced to withdraw in the first stage due to a crash, greeted the large crowd acclaiming him and answered some questions from Paolo Mei (one of the official voices of this Vuelta Espana Gran Salida from Italy, ed). "Perhaps the Tour was the shortest race I've ever done, I was joking about it in recent days with Piero (Baffi, ed) my masseur" said the two-time world time trial champion.

Filippo also quickly analyzed his 2025 season: "It was a season that started well and continued with some ups and downs, but I wanted to be here at the Vuelta even though there was a risk of not being able to start".

The reason? "I had gastrointestinal problems" he explained. Then with a smile he added: "But with the start in Torino, I had to be here! Thanks to everyone". And the public greeted him with applause.