Movistar Team is entering the final week of the Vuelta a España with total composure, buoyed by an unwavering Enric Mas red jersey confidence. Holding a buffer of over two minutes over rivals Primož Roglič and Felix Gall, the Spanish squad insists that their captain possesses both the physical form and the necessary time cushion to withstand the upcoming Stage 18 individual race against the clock.
Rather than approaching the flat time trial with apprehension, Movistar sports directors view the remaining stages as a structured defensive campaign to secure Spain’s first home Grand Tour victory in years. This is a major focus of our latest news coverage.
A Two-Minute Buffer: Why Movistar Remains Calm
In modern Grand Tour racing, a two-minute advantage entering the third week provides crucial tactical flexibility. Movistar management emphasized that Mas’s climbing consistency across the Andalusian summits has placed the burden of attack entirely on his competitors, especially after the Tadej Pogačar crash.
