Overview
- He finished 1:48 ahead of Remco Evenepoel, with Michael Storer completing the podium.
- The decisive move came about 38 km from the finish on the Passo di Ganda after he overhauled long‑range leader Quinn Simmons.
- The 241 km route from Como to Bergamo delivered his 20th victory of the season in his final race of the year.
- The triumph matched Fausto Coppi with five Il Lombardia wins and made him the first rider to take the race five years in a row.
- Evenepoel rode his last event for Soudal Quick‑Step before a 2026 switch to Red Bull, while Florian Lipowitz withdrew and ended his season.