We are only in February but Androni - Venezuela have already done a lot of races. The Italian team debuted at the Vuelta al Tachira and then rode around the world from South America to Australia. The European debut took place yesterday at the GP Costa degli Etruschi in Donoratico, and immediately they got a good result with Oscar Gatto that follows the good achievements from other races.

"Congratulations to all of our riders," said team manager Gianni Savio. "Not only for their achievements, but especially for the character shown . In this season, the team has always raced with determination, in America where we won with Carlos Galvis, and in Oceania where we were protagonists in all stages of the Sun Tour. In Donoratico, we lost our sprinter Davide Appollonio who was forced to withdraw after a fall. Oscar Gatto, despite not being in peak physical condition, wanted to compete in the sprint, getting sixth. A test of character that showed the spirit of our team."