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Former pro Alessandro Petacchi in disbelief over Chris Froome salbutamol levels

The Italian, who served a suspension himself for salbutamol, says he doesn't believe the asthma drug is necessarily performance enhancing but should still be bannedChris Froome on stage eight of the Vuelta a España (Sunada)The Italian, who served a suspension himself for salbutamol, says he doesn't believe the asthma drug is necessarily performance enhancing but should still be banned

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Vuelta a España organiser releases statement on Chris Froome’s salbutamol test result

After the news broke that Chris Froome returned an adverse analytical finding for salbutamol during the 2017 Vuelta a España, the race's organiser issued a brief statementPeloton on stage seven of the 2017 Vuelta a España.After the news broke that Chris Froome returned an adverse analytical finding for salbutamol during the 2017 Vuelta a España, the race's organiser issued a brief statement

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Everything you need to know about Chris Froome’s salbutamol case

We explain the main factors in Chris Froome's adverse analytical finding for salbutamol at the 2017 Vuelta a España, and what could happen in the case going forwardChris Froome in the leader's red jersey at the Vuelta a EspañaWe explain the main factors in Chris Froome's adverse analytical finding for salbutamol at the 2017 Vuelta a España, and what could happen in the case going forward

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Chris Froome could face ban after abnormal drugs test result during Vuelta a España

Chris Froome is potentially facing a ban from the sport after he returned an adverse analytic finding at this year's Vuelta a EspañaWith victory in the Vuelta a España, Chris Froome became the first rider in 20 years to win two Grand Tours back-to-back.Chris Froome is potentially facing a ban from the sport after he returned an adverse analytic finding at this year's Vuelta a España.

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