French Mountain Specialist, Super-Domestique & GC Contender
Born in Italy to Russian former pro cyclists and raised in France, Pavel Sivakov is one of the most versatile mountain engines in modern WorldTour cycling. After spending six successful seasons at INEOS Grenadiers, Sivakov made a high-profile move to UAE Team Emirates.
Renowned for his relentless pace-setting in high-altitude passes, aggressive tactical attacks, and stage-racing leadership, Sivakov acts as both a pivotal super-domestique for Tadej Pogačar and a lethal protected GC card in one-week WorldTour races.
Claimed general classification victories at the Tour de Pologne and Tour of the Alps, establishing his prowess as a multi-day stage racing contender.
Demonstrated explosive climbing skills with general classification victory at Vuelta a Burgos and a solo win at Giro della Toscana.
Serves as a crucial mountain lieutenant across Grand Tours while hunting individual stage victories and high GC places in key European stage races.
Pavel Sivakov narrowly misses out on a heroic Stage 9 solo breakaway win at the Vuelta a España as UAE Team Emirates pivots to stage hunting following Tadej Pogačar's race-ending crash.
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