Deceuninck-QuickStep proceeding with legal action against Groenewegen for Jakobsen crash

Dutch Fabio Jakobsen of Deceuninck QuickStep pictured in action during a training session in the Flemish Ardennes Wednesday 17 June 2020 in Zottegem With the phase three of the deconfinement pro cycling teams are back to training BELGA PHOTO DAVID STOCKMAN Photo by DAVID STOCKMANBELGA MAGAFP via Getty Images
Fabio Jakobsen (Deceuninck-QuickStep) training before the season restart (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Deceuninck-QuickStep are pushing ahead with legal action against Dylan Groenewegen after the Jumbo-Visma sprinter's nine-month suspension for his part in the Tour de Pologne crash which left Fabio Jakobsen in hospital with serious face injuries.

The pair came together during the sprint finish in Katowice, with Groenewegen veering off line and Jakobsen crashing at high speed into the barriers. Jakobsen is only now considering a return to training, while Groenewegen's ban – which will run until May 7, 2021 – was confirmed earlier this week by the UCI.

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