Dorian Godon: “I was sitting on the sofa”

March 14 ^th 2026 - 15:25

“I never thought I’d win a mountain stage on Paris-Nice! More seriously, I’ve been close all week long. We were really motivated today, with full focus, and it made the difference. We took one side of the road, Carlos [Rodriguez] pulled for 40 kilometres, everyone led me out in crazy fashion. I was sitting on the sofa, and I just had to sprint for 30 seconds in the end. It was an amazing job from the guys. They deserved the win and I’m delighted.

I couldn’t show my French national champion jersey due to the weather, that’s a pity, but I’m very happy to win with the team. I’m part of one of the greatest teams in the world, and I win in one of the greatest races in the world.

The atmosphere among us is great. We understand each other better and better every day. Today, Kevin [Vauquelin] sacrificed himself for me. The whole team gave it 200%. And tomorrow, I’ll give myself at 300% to help Kevin get on the podium."