Delgado expects Pogacar to take control of his own era: "I would have been an ordinary rider in his dictatorship"

Delgado reflected on the leap Pogacar made in 2024 and made some bold statements about the years ahead. "Pogacar's reign will be a dictatorship. He essentially has no rivals. There are many Spanish riders at a top level, more than in recent years, but Juan Ayuso and Carlos Rodriguez will not reach his level. Remco Evenepoel? It seems he still has some growing to do in this sport."

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Delgado expects Pogacar to maintain his form effortlessly. "That is, unless something happens. If not, it will be impossible for his rivals to shine when he is at the start. His physical qualities are unmatched, and he also loves to put on a show and win with style, as he never settles for less. I myself would have been an ordinary rider in his era," said the 1988 Tour winner, comparing his own profile to that of the Slovenian superstar.

The Pogacar era will last as long as the main character himself allows, according to Delgado, who now works as a commentator in Spain. "Pogacar is a true prodigy. I don’t know how long his era will last, not because of his physical qualities, but because winning has become a habit for him," said the Spaniard, noting that winning can also become routine. In any case, Delgado believes we are looking at at least five more years of Pogacar as the absolute star of the sport.