The UCI has provisionally suspended Oier Lazkano due to irregularities in his biological passport in 2022, 2023, and 2024. These irregularities violate the international cycling federation's anti-doping regulations. The UCI does not wish to make further statements while the procedure is ongoing.
The irregularities in the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) of the Spaniard — who has been riding for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe since this season — have been deemed unexplained. An ABP is an individual electronic file for each rider, compiling the results of all doping tests collected as part of the ABP program over a certain period.
These irregularities concern the years 2022, 2023, and 2024. During that period, the 25-year-old Spaniard rode for Movistar. Lazkano showed notable performances in multiple spring classics in early 2024. This earned him a transfer last winter to Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, where, alongside other new signings like Laurence Pithie and the van Dijke brothers, he was expected to help shape the team's classics nucleus.
Extended Absence
Lazkano has been absent for a while both from the racing peloton and social media. His last race was on April 13, when he finished 117th in Paris-Roubaix. The suspension could explain the prolonged silence.
Oier Lazkano| Year | Team |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| 2024 | |
| 2023 | |
| 2022 | |
| 2021 |
