Arkéa-Samsic will have to continue the Vuelta a España with only seven cyclists as Kévin Vauquelin had to abandon due to illness during the 15th stage to Lekunberri.
The 22-year-old Frenchman, who started the Vuelta as the leader of Arkéa-Samsic, did begin the 15th stage but ultimately had to abandon due to severe illness. Vauquelin was unable to make an impact in this competition as he never participated in breakaways and was also far behind in the general classification.