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Gran Premio Castellón: Michael Matthews storms to first win of 2026 season in gruelling uphill sprint

Michael Matthews Jayco AlUla Castellón Christian Scaroni Australia Spain
ONDA, SPAIN - JANUARY 24: Michael Matthews of Australia and Team Jayco AlUla celebrates at finish line as race winner during the 3rd Ruta de la Ceramica - Gran Premio Castellon 2026 a 171.7km one day race from Castellon to Onda on January 24, 2026 in Onda, Spain. (Photo by Antonio Baixauli/Getty Images).

Michael Matthews (Jayco AlUla) kicked off his 2026 season in flying fashion with victory at the Gran Premio Castellón-Ruta de la Cerámica, emerging from the bunch in first after a gruelling uphill sprint.

It's the second time Matthews has won the 1.1 one-day race in Castellón, repeating his form from the 2024 season and putting him in good standing for more solid results at the upcoming Challenge Mallorca.

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