Íñigo López de la Osa Franco has been confirmed as the Monaco Aces’ Under 25 rider for the 2026 Longines Global Champions League season, marking a step forward in the Monegasque rider’s development within the sport’s highest-level team competition.
The 2026 season will see López de la Osa Franco officially join the Principality’s team after gaining experience on the circuit in 2025 with the Stockholm Hearts. During that debut year, he competed at several GCL venues including Doha, Mexico City, Madrid, Cannes, Monaco, Valkenswaard, Vienna and Rome.
International career and training
Born in Monaco to an Italian mother and Spanish father, López de la Osa Franco has represented Monaco in international competitions since the age of 17. He currently trains under Simon Delestre, the former world number one, as he prepares for what is expected to be a significant year in his career.
The 2026 season holds particular importance for the rider, who is set to become the first Monegasque competitor at a World Show Jumping Championship when he takes part in the Aachen edition in Germany. The World Championship represents his primary objective for the year.
Rider’s statement
“Being part of the Monaco Aces in the 2026 Longines Global Champions League is something very special for me,” said López de la Osa Franco. “I was born and raised in Monaco, and being able to represent the Principality within a Monegasque team, in a circuit like the GCL, gives even greater value to this journey. It is a great motivation to keep working and improving, in a season that will also be important in view of the World Championship in Aachen.”
Looking ahead
The rider’s participation in the Longines Global Champions League with the Monaco Aces forms part of a wider competitive programme that includes both immediate team goals and preparation for the World Championship later in the year.
See also:
Interview: Monaco’s show jumping prodigy Íñigo López de la Osa Franco
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