Pascal Chanteur, president of the UNCP, the riders' union, deplores the virulent criticism of the manager of the Soudal-Quick Step team against the double world champion. The criticisms of Patrick Lefevre once again pinpointing Julian Alaphilippe do not pass.

Marion Rousse, the companion of Julian Alphilippe, expressed her anger. “This is a private, family matter. And that is deplorable that an employer can make such comments against one of its employees.”