Jumbo-Visma administration say that after six months and counting, their younger rider Michel Hessmann doesn’t but have any information concerning the penalties of his optimistic take a look at for a diuretic.
A former Tour de l’Avenir podium finisher, German Hessmann, 22, examined optimistic for the banned substance on June 14, 2023, and the end result was then confirmed in a ‘B’ take a look at on November third.
Faraway from the lively racing program by Jumbo-Visma when the information broke in August and ready for a definitive verdict on his case from the German Anti-Doping Authority, Hessmann was lacking from the Visma-Lease A 2024 crew presentation earlier this week. His final race was the Highway World Championships in Glasgow, the place he was a DNF.
Crew administration confirmed that the rider has but to obtain additional information about his optimistic take a look at, with CEO Richard Plugge telling Sporza.be this week “I would love readability, however Michel himself particularly desires readability. Michel is a younger rider who might or might not see his skilled dream crumble.”
In the meantime earlier this week lead sports activities director Merijn Zeeman informed Wielerflits that “These sorts of issues at all times take a really very long time. We’ve to attend for NADA” – the Germany anti-doping company – “till they take the following step.”
“Michel has been inactive for the reason that data emerged and that’s the reason he was not current on the crew presentation.”
The web site additionally approached the Germany anti-doping authorities for an replace however got here away empty-handed, being by the press officer that “I ask on your understanding that we don’t touch upon ongoing procedures.”
Hessmann himself continues to coach at residence in Germany, Sporza.be reported, whereas the wait continues.