Astana's Janez Brajkovic admitted to being surprised that he ended the first day of La Vuelta in the leaders red jersey, after his team won the team time trial.
Speaking to the Tour Of Spain Press Office, Brajkovic said: "We had recognized the course earlier in the day in pretty special conditions because the course was not closed to the traffic. But we understood that it was a good course for us. We had to remain united to hope for a great result. I was convinced we’d do well but I didn’t think we’d win. Some teams looked superior to ours. It’s a big surprise to have won and to wear the red jersey."
On his goal for the race, the Slovakian, who has no idea about his future other than he does not have a contract for next season, said: I’m here for the team and we have an undisputed leader, Vincenzo Nibali, who is also the number 1 favorite for the overall victory. I’ll work for him. We’ll see on Sunday if I’m still the race leader but that’s not the most important. It’s all for Vincenzo."