Paula Blasi (UAE Team ADQ) blasted to a breakthrough victory in the 4.4km hilly prologue of the Tour de Romandie Féminin, although her success was almost completely overshadowed by a major dispute that erupted earlier that day between various top teams on the race and the UCI, leading to their expulsion.
The 22-year-old completed the course in 11:17 to record her first WorldTour victory in her first professional season.
