At the end of a nightmarish season, Julian Alaphilippe counts ” set the record straight in 2023. “ I feel good, really motivated, super happy to start my season “, Underlines the double world champion 2020 and 2021, Tuesday January 24, on the eve of his return to the Challenge of Mallorca in Spain. “ Above all, I want to rediscover pleasure, go for victories and not spend my time chasing after form.he said. Last year, it had become an infernal circle, greatly enlarged by the media and certain declarations. I took the full face “. Alaphilippe approaches the new season with serenity: “ This winter, I really disconnected from the world of cycling. I spent time with my little family to find myself. I don’t know if it’s because I don’t have the rainbow jersey anymore or because I had a good winter, but I don’t feel any pressure, I’m just super motivated. »