Claim: The Grand Tour points classification winners have been dominated by Italy and Belgium, with Germany's great Erik Zabel admitting to doping.
Evidence: The Grand Tours are the three most prestigious multi-week stage races in professional road bicycle racing. The majority of winners have come from Europe, however there have been a few notable victories for cyclists from other continents. Erik Zabel, with 9 victories, has won the most points classifications at the Grand Tours. Grand Tour points classification winners by country Country 39 37 19 17 
Erik Zabel (born 7 July 1970) is a German former professional road bicycle racer who last raced with Milram. Zabel admitted to doping from 1996 to 2004.