Santiago Buitrago concludes the Tirreno-Adriático in seventh place Published 15/03/2026 by Sebastian Vallejo His recent participation in Italian territory leaves a positive taste at the start of the season. The standout performer is Isaac Del Toro. While Jonas Vingegaard secured an unprecedented victory in the Paris-Nice, in another part of Europe, the Mexican cyclist claimed the Tirreno-Adriático. Undoubtedly, the event brings a favorable flavor to Latin America, not only for the Mexican but also for the strong performance of Santiago Buitrago. Del Toro completed the race in 28 hours, 2 minutes, and 14 seconds in the overall classification. The second-best Latin American finisher was Buitrago, the Bahrain-Victorious rider who took the team’s flag. He finished 1 minute and 49 seconds behind the Colombian champion. Following Egan Bernal’s injury that altered his plans after confirming his participation in the event, Buitrago emerged as the main Colombian contender alongside Nairo Quintana. The Boyacense rider, representing Movistar Team, finished 19th, far behind the leader, 7 minutes and 15 seconds down. Perhaps Buitrago did not shine in the early stages. He had previously secured the Trofeo Laigueglia title, contested shortly before the start of the traditional Tirreno-Adriático. The Colombian’s breakthrough came in the sixth stage, the race’s queen stage, where he claimed sixth place. Regarding the final stage, Italian Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) resolved the conclusion, showcasing his experience in the final sprint. Following Buitrago and Nairo Quintana, rider Brandon Rivera (INEOS) finished 76th, 50 minutes and 28 seconds behind the winner. This marks the end of Colombian participation, recalling that Fernando Gaviria, from Caja Rural, withdrew from the competition.#isaac_del_toro #santiago_buitrago #bahrain_victorious #movistar_team #tirreno_adriatico
