After his podium finish at the Tour de France, Mexican champion Isaac del Toro has extended his contract with UAE Team Emirates-XRG, committing his long-term future until 2031.
He had already been confirmed to stay until 2029, but this updated deal makes him the rider with the longest commitment to cycling's top team, with even Tadej Pogačar and rising talents Pablo Torres and Jan Christen's contracts set to expire in 2030.
Del Toro has become the secondary leader at UAE this season, backing up his runner-up finish from last year's Giro with third at his first Tour, all while supporting Pogačar to a fifth yellow jersey and winning a stage himself in Barcelona.
"I’m very happy to continue this journey with UAE Team Emirates-XRG. From the moment I joined the team, everybody has believed in me and given me the best environment to develop as both a rider and a person," said Del Toro on the team's website.
"Every season I’ve learned something new from my teammates and the people working around me, and I feel that I’m improving all the time.
"This team feels like home. We share the same ambition, the same passion for racing and the same desire to keep getting better. Signing long-term gives me a lot of confidence because I know I’m in the right place for my future.
"We’ve already achieved some amazing victories together, but I honestly believe the best is still to come. I’m excited to keep growing with this team and fighting for the biggest races in the world."
