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Jarlinson Pantano wins stage nine of the Tour de Suisse as Miguel Angel Lopez seals overall

Miguel Angel Lopez was almost the strongest on the day and clearly the strongest overall as he lit up stage nine of the Tour de Suisse and came out on top in the GC

By Jack Elton-Walters Published 19 June 16

Astana unsure of what to expect from Fabio Aru in maiden Tour de France

The Kazakh team say the Italian will have to deal with more stress than he may have been used to in his successes at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España in his first Tour de France

By Gregor Brown Published 8 June 16

Unlucky Jakob Fuglsang was in his best shape ever at Tour de France, say Astana

The Dane was forced to abandon with injury on stage 16

By Gregor Brown Published 24 July 19

Jakob Fuglsang abandons Tour de France 2019

Jakob Fuglsang has abandoned the Tour de France after a crash in the final of stage 15. 

By Alex Ballinger Published 23 July 19

Astana has 'paid the price' for scandals

Kazakh team Astana has been dogged by numerous incidents over the past 12 months, which have tarred the squad

By Gregor Brown Published 6 September 15

Astana defend Nibali's form as he slips further from Tour de France lead

"We're not going to lose the Tour because of ten seconds on the Mur-de-Bretagne," says team manager — but 2014 champion is showing few signs of top form as the race hots up

By Gregor Brown Published 11 July 15

UCI to make Astana announcement next week

The future of Astana's licence still hangs in the balance with the ISSUL findings to be made public next week and the UCI awaiting details from the Padua investigation

By Simon Richardson Published 21 February 15

Giacomo Nizzolo takes Tour of Oman 2019 final stage victory as Alexey Lutsenko seals overall

Three stage wins hands Lutsenko victory after a dominant performance

By Owen Rogers Published 21 February 19

Lars Boom abandons Tour de France ahead of stage 10

Astana rider pulls out of the Tour ahead of the first mountain stage after suffering a fever

By Richard Windsor Published 14 July 15

Astana manager happy not to have Chris Froome at the Giro d'Italia to 'ruin the party' for his rivals

Astana manager Giuseppe Martinelli says he believes Chris Froome could be so dominant at the Italian Grand Tour that he hopes he always stays at the Tour de France

By Gregor Brown Published 7 February 17

Vincenzo Nibali happy to let go of Tour de France lead

Astana happy not to have to work during Monday's mountains stage, letting Tony Gallopin wear the yellow jersey

By Gregor Brown Published 13 July 14

Vincenzo Nibali: The Tour de France would be better with Froome and Contador

Vincenzo Nibali wary that his Astana team may be stretched over coming weeks, and that Movistar and Sky pose a serious threat

By Gregor Brown Published 16 July 14

Marcel Kittel hopes for stricter anti-doping rules in wake of Astana case

By Gregor Brown Published 11 February 15

Andriy Grivko to auction Tour bike for Ukrainian soldiers

Astana's Andriy Grivko will sell his Specialized Tour de France bike in aid of wounded Ukrainian soldiers

By Gregor Brown Published 13 November 14

Bold action needed from UCI over disc brakes, says Astana boss

Astana team manager Giuseppe Martinelli has called on the UCI to show leadership in the disc brake debate, either making all riders use them or not.

By Gregor Brown Published 24 February 17

Nine riders without contracts for 2015

We take a look at some of the most notable riders who remain without contracts for the 2015 season

By Gregor Brown Published 21 October 14

Jakob Fuglsang feeling better than feared after heavy crash on Tour de France opening stage

The Dane says he believes he can ride himself back to 100 per cent condition ahead of the mountains

By Gregor Brown Published 7 July 19

Alexey Lutsenko wins Paris-Nice stage five after 20km solo attack

Astana's Alexey Lutsenko rides alone for 16km to win stage five of Paris-Nice and move up to second overall in the standings

By Stuart Clarke Published 11 March 16

Alexandre Vinokourov and Alexandr Kolobnev formally accused over Liege-Bastogne-Liege bribe

Judge in Liege charged Alexandre Vinokourov and Alexander Kolobnev in May over alleged payment to secure 2010 Liege-Bastogne-Liege race win

By Nigel Wynn Published 20 August 14

Jakob Fuglsang suffers fractures to elbow and wrist in Tour de France crash

Jakob Fuglsang (Astana) has been diagnosed with fractures to his elbow and wrist after a crash on stage 11 of the 2017 Tour de France.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 12 July 17

Giro d'Italia dedicates Mortirolo climb to 'great champion' Michele Scarponi

Passo del Mortirolo climb to be dedicated to Michele Scarponi, who died after a collision with a van during a training ride on April 22

By Nigel Wynn Published 2 May 17

Fabio Aru confirmed as Astana leader for upcoming Vuelta a España

Italian champion confirmed for Vuelta start

By Henry Robertshaw Published 1 August 17

Team Sky second in Giro del Trentino team time trial behind Astana

Vincenzo Nibali has a 14-second advantage over his main general classification rivals at the Giro del Trentino after Astana win the team time trial

By Stuart Clarke Published 19 April 16

Vincenzo Nibali: I am not leaving Astana

Tour de France winner Vincenzo Nibali says he thinks Astana will be granted a WorldTour licence despite recent doping cases

By Gregor Brown Published 28 November 14

Vincenzo Nibali reveals he isn't the biggest fan of Fabio Aru

Vincenzo Nibali says Fabio Aru is short tempered, always gets upset and never asks any questions

By Stuart Clarke Published 18 March 16

Quintana brothers a strong double act in Tour de San Luis final mountain stage

Nairo and Dayer Quinata place second and third behind stage six winner Miguel Lopez, putting Dayer in the overall lead

By Nigel Wynn Published 23 January 16

Nibali plays down chances in Tour of Oman

2014 Tour de France winner says he's been able have a more normal approach in the build-up to the Tour of Oman, but would still ideally have more racing in his legs

By Gregor Brown Published 16 February 15