Overview
- The team confirmed Del Toro will contest the elite individual time trial on October 23 and the road race on October 25 in Ensenada.
- This year’s Nationals carry official UCI accreditation under the new UCIMEX structure with support from CONADE, marking the first UCI-recognized Mexican championship since the FMC’s 2021 derecognition.
- UAE Team Emirates extended its 2025 campaign by one week to enable his participation, with the squad sitting on a record 95 wins for the season.
- Del Toro enters as a Vélo d’Or nominee and the UCI world No. 3 after a breakout year featuring 16 victories and a runner-up finish at the Giro d’Italia.
- Local reports show him on the ground training in Ensenada ahead of the start, with some outlets noting results may count toward the 2026 rankings due to calendar rules.