Florian Vermeersch (BEL / Lotto-Soudal), 2nd: “Don’t compare me to Tom Boonen”
“Second … It’s both a disappointment and a pride. I’m disappointed but in a few days I’ll be feeling better. I felt good. Today was adrenaline rush! Going so close to victory is of course disappointing. I was in an ideal position even though Moscon was probably the strongest (this Sunday). I had cramps at the end of the race, which may explain my bad sprint. this monument is a pride, of course, but do not compare me to Tom Boonen, even if this result is not an accomplishment, I hope it is only a start. classics “.
Christophe Laporte (FRA / Cofidis)), 6th: “The most important thing was to stay on the bike”
“It was the dodger. The most important thing was to stay on the bike. It’s a satisfying result. I have no regrets, although for a moment I thought I could take the group back to it. ‘Before. I had the legs (to do it) but the race facts weren’t really favorable. I had good legs. The rainy weather was fine for me. “
Sonny Colbrelli (ITA / Bahrain-Victorious), 1st: “It’s the race of my dreams”
“It’s my first Paris-Roubaix and I’m winning! I’m very happy. He’s a legendary Roubaix today, with the rain from the start. I followed Mathieu van der Poel in the final, I did a great sprint and I’m really happy with this victory. It was super difficult, you always had to stay in a good position in front on the cobbles. It’s the race of my dreams. This year is my year , It’s certain !”
Wout van Aert (BEL / Jumbo), 7th: “A big mistake”
“When Mathieu (van der Poel) accelerated, I was too far behind. It was a big mistake. I didn’t have the sensations I expected on wet cobbles, I couldn’t see well. not reassured when I was in the wheels and I was losing a lot of energy. It was very dangerous and you can’t stay in front all day. But I’m not going to say that I had bad luck. I only had one bike change to make, at a quieter time, my rear brake was no longer working. I plan to make a real stop now, at least three weeks. “
Gianni Moscon (ITA / Ineos), 4e: “Je reviendrai!”
“I tried to attack from very far, I tried everything. I lacked a bit of power, I was on the limit. I made a few mistakes too, I didn’t have the right legs. at the end. Afterwards, I fought to keep my place. I will come back! “
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