Budget caps for teams like Sky not the answer to Cannondale-Drapac issues, says Chris Froome

The Vuelta a España leader sympathises with the American team's financial struggle, but says budget caps on big teams aren't the answer

Michael Woods took third place on Cumbre del Sol on stage nine of the Vuelta a España (Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Cannondale-Drapac's uncertain future and possible closure this winter bothers Chris Froome, but he does not think teams like Sky should have budget caps.

Froome relaxed in Sky's new mega 'race hub' trailer on the Vuelta a España rest day before a training ride.

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Gregor Brown

Gregor Brown is an experienced cycling journalist, based in Florence, Italy. He has covered races all over the world for over a decade - following the Giro, Tour de France, and every major race since 2006. His love of cycling began with freestyle and BMX, before the 1998 Tour de France led him to a deep appreciation of the road racing season.