XDS Astana's climb in the UCI Team Rankings has significantly stalled, as they recently failed to podium in major competitions. While they had made impressive strides earlier in the season, their momentum waned due to injuries and less favorable results. Particularly, Astana is battling to be among the top 18 teams, crucial for WorldTour licence eligibility for 2026-2028. Despite bright moments from riders like Clément Champoussin and Harold Tejada, setbacks from crucial injuries have hindered their progress compared to competitors like Cofidis.
XDS Astana's upward momentum in the UCI Team Rankings stalled, as they missed podiums in major races, affecting their goal for a WorldTour licence.
Despite having made initial gains, Astana’s efforts have tapered off, as seen by their decreased point accumulation with a key rider injured.
XDS Astana's season average points per week shows they are still closing the gap on the top 18 faster than rivals Arkéa-B&B Hotels and Uno-X Mobility.
Bright spots include top finishes by Clément Champoussin and Harold Tejada, although team suffered setbacks from injuries affecting key riders.
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