The young Spaniard, who completed a high-profile transfer from UAE Team Emirates-XRG last summer, noted that he embraces entering the race with less media pressure than defending champion Tadej Pogačar and rival Jonas Vingegaard.
"I do like that they have more exposure, more pressure than me, and then I can do a bit of my own thing," Ayuso said.
Despite a disrupted spring sequence that included a crash at Paris-Nice and stomach issues in the Basque Country, Ayuso remains optimistic about his physical conditioning.
"It's been a bit trickier than what I would have hoped for at the beginning of the year, but I think with all things considered, I'm coming here in good shape," he said.
Ayuso specifically identified 19-year-old French racer Paul Seixas as a formidable, aggressive competitor to monitor during the mountain stages.
"I think he's a true racer," he said.
Reflecting on the final target, the Spanish rider reiterated that his newly joined team holds high stakes for the conclusion in Paris.
"I think both the team and I dream of being on the podium in Paris," Ayuso said.
Ayuso also noted that widespread public perceptions about his racing personality do not match his true character within the peloton.
"Undoubtedly, yes. A different story has been told of me.
Even coming here to this team (Lidl-Trek), when I speak with everyone and get to know all the staff, everybody's told me that I'm completely different to what they had in mind.
