Paul Seixas, a 19-year-old cyclist from France, will participate in the Tour de France starting July 4 in Barcelona, Spain. Seixas, riding for the CMA CGM Decathlon team, is seen as France's best hope for a Tour victory since Bernard Hinault's last win in 1985. This season, he has already made headlines by finishing second to Tadej Pogačar at both the Strade Bianche and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, and becoming the youngest winner of the Flèche Wallonne. Seixas expressed his excitement, stating that competing in the Tour is a childhood dream. His team, a collaboration between Decathlon and CMA CGM, is focused on achieving Tour-winning ambitions within five years. Seixas is determined to perform well and aims for a strong overall classification in the race, showcasing his climbing and time trialing skills. He will also compete in the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in June as part of his preparations.