“I think my performance in the race Strade Bianche was good, but I can’t be really happy when I come in second. I’m sure I did the right thing by attacking. At that moment, the race was in standby with many attacks and counterattacks. Contenders were waiting for my next move and studying my strategy so I wanted to stop the delay. The outcome was great, and Kwiatkowski was the strongest – congratulations to him. I know I can grow and improve my form before the Classics. Tirreno-Adriatico will be a great and useful race to strengthen and better my form. Today’s race made me confident, and I’m ready for the next.”