Yet, even as expectations mount, Seixas is wary of skipping essential steps in his development. “When you put together a race programme, it has to be a smart and coherent one,” he said. “That’s why we haven’t yet decided about a possible Tour participation in 2026. We are thinking about a Grand Tour, but I don’t yet know which one I’ll ride.”
Team boss Dominique Serieys has hinted that the French outfit would like to see Seixas taste Tour de France intensity sooner rather than later. Speaking to RMC Sport, Serieys admitted he’d “like him to ride the Tour next year,” explaining that “if you don’t do it, you don’t gain the experience.”
Even so, Serieys is conscious that nurturing such a rare talent demands patience. “Paul still needs time to develop, so of course we’ll protect him,” he said. “But by taking part in the Tour, he would definitely make progress — as a person, but also in terms of power, endurance and technique.”
For all the hype, Paul Seixas isn’t chasing yellow jerseys just yet — he’s making sure he’s ready when his time finally comes.