In the aftermath of Remco Evenepoel's much-talked-about retirement, the Giro patron intervenes personally with new rules on the use of masks, substantially similar to those of previous years, which must be used in all public areas. When asked about the matter, he expressed himself as follows: “Probably we lowered the attention too soon: we will raise it again starting this week. Should we have done this sooner? Probably yes".

Vegni also replies with covertly polemical tones to questions about Evenepoel and Soudal Quick-Step: “They did everything independently. Of course, let's talk about the Maglia Rosa. It wasn't cool. However, the theme is to protect Evenepoel's athletic heritage. However, there has been no prior communication from the team to the Giro organisation. They panicked, but they could have taken a more regular path in communicating it. Could they wait for the rest day? We should talk about this issue too.”

A Mauro Vegni who appears displeased both by the withdrawal of an important rider like Evenepoel, world champion and owner of the pink jersey until yesterday, and by the lack of communication from Soudal Quick-Step which made the news public without speaking about it before with him and with the direction of the race.