Benoit Cosnefroy seals his first win in UAE colours at GP du Morbihan

Benoît Cosnefroy claimed a superb victory today at the Grand Prix du Morbihan, producing a perfectly timed sprint to win on home roads and continue UAE Team Emirates-XRG’s strong run of results in 2026, notching the win tally up to 28.

The demanding 190km race around Plumelec was animated from the start, with aggressive racing and repeated attacks on the rolling Breton terrain gradually reducing the peloton throughout the afternoon. As expected, the race exploded on the final circuits around the famous Côte de Cadoudal, whose steep gradients repeatedly split the front group.

UAE Team Emirates-XRG rode in a controlled way throughout the decisive phases, with Rune Herregodts and the Oliveira twins helping to control dangerous moves before the final selection formed inside the last 20 kilometres.

Cosnefroy remained attentive near the front as repeated accelerations thinned the leading group on the final ascent of Cadoudal. It was the resurgent Filippo Baroncini who provided the final lead-out for Cosnefroy, before the puncheur opened his sprint on the final uphill kick, quickly opening a decisive gap over his rivals. The Frenchman held firm all the way to the finish to fend off the surging Noa Isidore (Decathlon CMA CGM) and securing an emotional victory in front of the home crowd.

The result marks Cosnefroy’s first victory in UAE Team Emirates-XRG colours and continues his strong spring campaign following podium finishes at De Brabantse Pijl and Amstel Gold Race.

Benoît Cosnefroy: “This is a very special win for me. Racing in Brittany is always hard and emotional because the public here is incredible. The team rode a perfect race today – they protected me, controlled the attacks and put me in the best position for the final.

I’m proud to win after the trust the team put in me. To win in France my first race for the new team in France is something I’m very proud of. I’d like to dedicate this win to my Grandfather.”

The action in France continues tomorrow for the Emirati squad with Tro Bro Leon.

Results

1.Benoit Cosnefroy (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) 4:35:17
2.Noa Isidore (Decathlon CMA CGM) s.t
3.Paul Lapeira (Decathlon CMA CGM) s.t