Martinelli: Contador and Astana better without Armstrong

Giuseppe Martinelli, Astana team director, is part of the team's new management staff for 2010.

Giuseppe Martinelli, Astana team director, is part of the team's new management staff for 2010. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Alberto Contador is in a better position to win the Tour de France without Lance Armstrong in team Astana, according to team director Giuseppe Martinelli.