Sanquer objects to premature end to Astana position

Yvon Sanquer and Alberto Contador at the 2010 Astana team presentation

Yvon Sanquer and Alberto Contador at the 2010 Astana team presentation (Image credit: AFP Photo)

Yvon Sanquer has objected to his premature dismissal from his position as general manager of the Astana team in a written statement today. Sanquer was appointed as general manager of Astana in late 2009 and stated he had a contract through the end of 2011 with the team. The Frenchman was replaced as general manager by Giuseppe Martinelli ahead of the 2011 season.

Barry Ryan
Head of Features

Barry Ryan was Head of Features at Cyclingnews. He has covered professional cycling since 2010, reporting from the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and events from Argentina to Japan. His writing has appeared in The Independent, Procycling and Cycling Plus. He is the author of The Ascent: Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche and the Rise of Irish Cycling’s Golden Generation, published by Gill Books.