# Isaac Del Toro Claims Surprise Solo Victory at Singapore Criterium Mexican champion outpaces rivals in a late breakaway to secure Singapore race win. - **Source:** [Cyclingnews](https://www.cyclingnews.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-08 - **Topic:** [sports](https://brifing.si/c/sports) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d66f621f-5589-4cac-a1c9-079040e91959 ## Unexpected Solo Triumph Isaac Del Toro of UAE Team Emirates-XRG secured a surprise solo victory at the Singapore Criterium on Sunday. The Mexican champion broke away from a four-man group during the 23rd of 25 laps. He maintained his lead over rival Paul Seixas until the finish line, defying expectations of a bunch sprint finish. ## Strategic Late Breakaway The decisive move occurred late in the race when Paul Seixas initiated a four-man group. This group included Del Toro, Mauro Schmid, and Søren Waerenskjold. They quickly established a ten-second gap with three laps remaining. As the peloton failed to organize a coherent chase, their advantage grew to thirty seconds by the penultimate lap. ## Aggressive Race Dynamics The event featured 25 laps around a two-kilometer city circuit, characterized by constant aggression from the start. Multiple breakaway attempts occurred throughout the day, but intermediate sprints every five laps forced the peloton to re-form repeatedly. Consequently, no early escape group managed to secure a lead exceeding ten seconds during the race. ## Key Contenders Performance Paul Seixas of Decathlon-CMA CGM finished in second place, trailing Del Toro by a few seconds. Søren Waerenskjold from UNO X Mobility secured third place after winning the sprint from the remaining group. The main peloton finished approximately thirty seconds behind the leaders, unable to bridge the gap created by the final breakaway. ## Intermediate Sprint Influence Intermediate sprints significantly dictated the race flow, preventing any sustained breakaways before the final stages. Biniam Girmay won the first intermediate sprint, and his NSN team played a crucial role in neutralizing various attacks. These tactical points ensured the race remained compact until the final, decisive move occurred near the end. ## ASO Far Eastern Series This event was the first of two Far Eastern criteriums organized by ASO, the entity behind the Tour de France. The series continues next weekend with the traditional Saitama Criterium held in Japan. These races serve as post-season exhibitions, bringing professional road cycling to Asian markets through short, high-intensity city circuit formats. ## Notable Early Breakaways Early in the race, a group including Baptiste Viestroffer, Patrick Konrad, Eamon Lim, and Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen managed to escape the bunch. Despite their efforts, the peloton successfully reeled them in before each intermediate sprint. This pattern of failed breakaways persisted until the final laps, when the decisive four-man group finally broke clear. ## Post-Season Racing Context While the traditional European road season has concluded, professional cyclists continue to compete in exhibition events like the Singapore Criterium. These races provide a platform for riders to maintain form and engage with international fans. The victory marks another chapter in the ongoing rivalry between young talents Isaac Del Toro and Paul Seixas. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/racing/singapore-criterium-isaac-del-toro-takes-surprise-solo-win-as-the-sprinters-miss-out/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._