David Gaudu, leader of Groupama-FDJ, has signed a two-year contract extension but believes it will likely be his final one as team leader. At 28, he has led the team since Thibaut Pinot's retirement and boasts 12 race wins, yet has not yet finished on a Grand Tour podium. Gaudu acknowledged the team's budget constraints affecting recruitment of strong climbers and expressed a desire to perform well despite current challenges. His commitment to the team reflects a mix of ambition and the reality of his cycling future.
I'm especially happy that the team management has confidence in me. I also know that this is probably my last contract as leader. I'm starting on a two-year contract. My last two years as a team leader, quite simply.
They know that I need to have more pure climbers with me. I know that it's still difficult to have excellent riders when you don't have the biggest budget.
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