XDS Astana scored yet more UCI points in their bid to avoid WorldTour relegation as Harold Martín López claimed the Queen stage at the Tour de Hongrie.
The Ecuadorian attacked with 3km remaining of stage three from Gödöllő to Gyöngyös-Kékestető, crossing the line seven seconds ahead of Alessandro Covi (UAE Team Emirates-XRG).
Results
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'It's not like we can block him off with one kilometre to go' - Runner-up Bryan Coquard recognises Matthew Brennan poses major challenge in Vuelta a España sprints
French sprinter easily out-gunned for second time by Visma-Lease a Bike racer -
'This is a big stepping stone' - Matthew Brennan eyes Great Britain start of 2027 Tour de France after racking up fourth Vuelta a España success
'I've already booked my holiday' Briton discards last-minute change of heart over non-participation in World Championships. -
American Criterium Cup: Skylar Schneider and Justin Williams secure titles with top 10s at Giro Della Montagna
Barbara Guarischi and Preston Eye sizzle in St. Louis with victories in final race of series -
'He's close to 2022' – Wout van Aert ominously nears peak shape ahead of World Championships as he relishes high workload at Vuelta a España
'It's a conflict of interest because I want the boys from home to be successful, but if he wins Worlds, I don't think I could say how happy I would be for him' says stage winner Brennan
