This solid performance confirms the great form of the Panamanian rider on the demanding European roads. The second stage was won by Italian Davide Donati (Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe Rookies) with a time of 03:03:14 in a highly competitive stage finish; the Panamanians maintained the rhythm of the main peloton, with Carlos Samudio and Roberto González finishing with the same time as the winner in 26th and 29th place respectively, while Franklin Archibold crossed the finish line in 107th place. The general classification is currently led by Italian Nicolò Garibbo (Team UKYO), while the Panamanian delegation approaches the third stage with Roberto González in 16th place (1:03 behind the leader), Carlos Samudio in 32nd place (3:27 behind), and Franklin Archibold in 147th place (41:47 behind). The competition will continue tomorrow with Stage 3, a demanding 168.1 km route between Cagliari and Tortolì, where the Panamanians will seek to maintain their prominence and protect González's mountain leader jersey.
