Peter Sagan and Silvan Dillier fined in Paris-Roubaix for taking 'unauthorised refuelling'

Thousand Swiss Franc fine each for Peter Sagan, Silvan Dillier and their squads as the riders took on late food/drink from team staff

Peter Sagan and Silvan Dillier during Paris-Roubaix 2018.

(Image credit: Yuzuru Sunada)

Paris-Roubaix winner Peter Sagan and second-placed rider Silvan Dillier were both fined 1000 Swiss Francs (CHF) for taking on 'unauthorised refuelling' during the final 20 kilometres of the race.

According to the post-race Decision of the Commissaire's Jury sheet, both riders have been fined for breaking UCI race regulation article 12.1.040/23, which states that no unauthorised refreshment should be taken in the final 20km of a race.

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Nigel Wynn