Introduction to the Record-Breaking Team
Starting in 2025, UAE Team Emirates has established itself as the professional cycling team with the most victories in a single season, surpassing the previous world record of 85 set by HTC-Columbia in 2009.
Key Contributors to the Team’s Success
The team’s remarkable performance is largely due to two standout cyclists: Slovenian Tadej Pogacar and Mexican Isaac Del Toro. Their combined efforts account for 33% of the team’s 86 victories this season.
Notable Achievements of Pogacar and Del Toro
Tadej Pogacar:
- 16 victories for UAE Team Emirates in 2025, including a notable win in the overall classification of the Tour de France.
Isaac Del Toro:
- 13 victories, including a stage win in the Giro d’Italia and finishing second in the overall classification.
Team’s Overall Performance and Standout Cyclists
A total of 20 cyclists have secured at least one victory for UAE Team Emirates from January to September. However, Pogacar and Del Toro have been the most prominent contributors.
Other notable cyclists and their victories include:
- Igor Arrieta
- Rafal Majka
- Filippo Baroncini
- Pavel Sivakov
- Adam Yates
- Jan Christen
- Tim Wellens
- Felix Grobschartner
- Juan Molano
- Alessandro Covi
- Antonio Morgado
- Marc Soler
- Brandon McNulty
- Jhonathan Narváez
- Ivo Oliveira
- Jay Vine
- Juan Ayuso
- Joao Almeida
Team Leader’s Reflection on the Achievement
Mauro Gianetti, CEO and director of UAE Emirates, expressed his pride in the team’s accomplishment:
“Achieving 86 victories in a season is an extraordinary milestone, reflecting the incredible commitment and unity of everyone in this organization – from our leaders to our riders, staff, sponsors, and fans. This record is not just about numbers; it’s about consistency, sacrifice, and faith that have guided us in every race. I am immensely proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and this moment will be a benchmark in our team’s history and the sport of cycling.”
Team’s Standings in Major Races and UCI World Championships
As of now, Tadej Pogacar leads the team’s points standings with 4,021, followed by Joao Almeida with 2,270 points and Isaac Del Toro in third place with 2,120 points.
In major races, UAE Emirates secured only one victory – Tadej Pogacar’s win in the Tour de France. Visma / Lease a Bike won both the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España with Simon Yates and Jonas Vingegaard, respectively.
At the UCI World Championships in Ruanda, UAE Emirates had a remarkable showing, with Jay Vine earning silver behind Belgian Remco Evenepoel. Tadej Pogacar finished fourth, and Isaac Del Toro came in fifth.
Upcoming Events and Team’s Future
Pogacar and Del Toro will be key figures to watch during the final day of events in Ruanda on September 28, when the elite road race will take place. Before that, they will continue to contribute significantly to UAE Team Emirates’ record-breaking season.
Pogacar, 27, is under contract with the team until 2030, while Del Toro, 21, is signed until 2029. Their combined efforts have solidified UAE Team Emirates’ position as the most successful team in a single season in cycling history.
Top 5 Cyclists with Most Wins for UAE Emirates in 2025
- Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia) – 16
- Isaac Del Toro (Mexico) – 13
- Joao Almeida (Portugal) – 10
- Juan Ayuso (Spain) – 8
- Jay Vine (Australia) – 5
