Danilo Napolitano will ride for Wanty-Groupe Gobert in 2017 having extended his contract for another year, and it will mark his fifth season riding for the Belgian team.
“I’m happy to stay with Wanty-Groupe Gobert. I feel at home with this team”, Napolitano said.
Napolitano spent much of this season working as a lead-out man for Kenny Dehaes, which was a new role for the Italian rider.
“It was a nice experience for me. Most of the time in my career I was the sprinter. My role changed in the team. It was a pleasure to help Kenny Dehaes. I learned a lot this year. We make a good duo”, the 35-year-old said.
Despite numerous top ten finishes in UCI races this season, Napolitano didn’t manage to claim a win, which is a regret for the Italian.
“I could play my own card in some races. I got nice results. I was very close to a victory, this is my only regret for this year. Next season I really hope to win again”, he said.
Wanty-Groupe Gobert 2017 line-up: Simone Antonini, Frederik Backaert, Jérôme Baugnies, Thomas Degand, Kenny Dehaes, Tom Devriendt, Fabien Doubey, Wesley Kreder, Guillaume Levarlet, Guillaume Martin, Mark McNally, Xandro Meurisse, Danilo Napolitano, Robin Stenuit, Guillaume Van Keirsbulck, Kevin Van Melsen, Pieter Vansepybroeck.
