Fernando Gaviria was recently presented as a “reinforcement” for Caja Rural-Seguros RGA for the 2026 season.
Fernando Gaviria was sentenced to two months in prison with a suspended sentence after being caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
It all happened last October in Monaco, and the Colombian cyclist was found to have a blood alcohol level of 2.40 g/l, a value well above the legal limit in that region. The court also sentenced the athlete to pay a fine of five thousand euros, in addition to banning him from driving in Monaco for two years.
According to the Nice-Matin newspaper , which reveals statements by Florestan Bellinzona, president of the court, the cyclist was “one or two glasses away from a coma”.
“He showed signs of intoxication, and officers measured a breathalyzer test result of 1.18 g/l, or approximately 2.40 grams per liter of blood. He was one or two drinks away from a coma. He is a public danger,” he stated.
It should be noted that Fernando Gaviria recently left the Movistar team, having been announced as a “reinforcement” for Caja Rural-Seguros RGA for the 2026 season.