Luke Lamperti takes biggest win of his career on Paris-Nice stage 1

EF Education-EasyPost's Luke Lamperti took by far the biggest win of his career on stage 1 of Paris-Nice by winning the sprint into Carrières-sous-Poissy, a result that also sees the 23-year-old American ride into the first yellow jersey of the race.

The opening stage was characterised by the escape of a strong breakaway that maintained its lead deep into the race. Sébastian Grignard (Lotto-Intermarché) was the last man standing from the day's move, and the Belgian held off the peloton until about 1,500 metres to go.

There was a little chaos in the finale as a few riders came down in late crashes, but EF Education-EasyPost was well organised in bringing their leader to the fore. Marijn van den Berg executed a perfect leadout, and with pre-race favourite Biniam Girmay (NSN) boxed in behind him, Lamperti sprinted to his first WorldTour win, and a first victory with his new team.

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