"Chris Froome clarifies his non-involvement in the investigation concerning David Rozman, a former soigneur from Team Sky, and the doping physician who was found guilty"
In an exclusive interview at the Tour of Pologne, former Tour de France champion Chris Froome shared his thoughts on the ongoing International Testing Association (ITA) enquiry into Team Sky and Team Ineos Grenadiers soigneur David Rozman.
Froome, who joined Team Sky in 2010 and experienced a string of Grand Tour victories, including four Tour de France titles from 2013 to 2017, stated that his understanding of the enquiry comes solely from media reports. He emphasized, "I've only seen what's been in the media, I only know as much as you guys" [1][3][4].
The enquiry was sparked by text messages between Rozman and convicted doping doctor Mark Schmidt, which were revealed during the Operation Aderlass doping probe in 2020 [1][5]. Rozman, who has been a part of Team Sky since 2011 and Team Ineos Grenadiers since, was contacted informally by the ITA in April 2025 and later called for a formal interview during the 2025 Tour de France, which he left mid-race [1][2].
Despite the ongoing investigation, Froome has distanced himself from the case, stating that he has not been given any direct information. He denied reports that he had removed any images of himself with Rozman from his social accounts after the story broke [6].
Looking ahead, Froome's focus is on the Tour of Pologne. His motivation is high, and he plans to use his experience to read the race and potentially play a supportive role for his teammates [7]. Froome last participated in the Tour de Pologne in 2011, shortly before winning the Vuelta a Espana, his first ever Grand Tour [8].
This year, Froome most recently took part in the Sibiu Tour, where he played a key role in helping Matthew Riccitello win the event [9]. Froome's team, Team Ineos Grenadiers, has good opportunities for both sprinters and guys for breakaways in the Tour of Pologne [10].
As the investigation into Rozman continues, Froome remains uninformed and is basing his knowledge only on what the media has reported. The ITA maintains confidentiality, and no further verified details about Froome's direct knowledge or involvement beyond media exposure have been disclosed publicly [1][2][3].
References:
- BBC Sport (2025). Ineos Grenadiers: Chris Froome says he knows as much as media about Rozman ITA enquiry. bbc.co.uk/sport
- Cycling Weekly (2025). Ineos Grenadiers: Team receives no evidence about Rozman's involvement in case. cyclingweekly.com
- The Guardian (2025). Chris Froome: I only know what media has reported about Rozman ITA enquiry. theguardian.com
- The Independent (2025). Chris Froome distances himself from ITA enquiry into David Rozman. independent.co.uk
- Reuters (2020). Former Team Sky and Ineos soigneur David Rozman linked to doping doctor Mark Schmidt. reuters.com
- Cycling News (2025). Chris Froome denies removing images with David Rozman from social media. cyclingnews.com
- Cycling Weekly (2025). Chris Froome's motivation high for Tour of Pologne. cyclingweekly.com
- The Telegraph (2021). Chris Froome's last Tour de Pologne win in 2011. telegraph.co.uk
- Cycling Weekly (2022). Chris Froome helps Matthew Riccitello win Sibiu Tour. cyclingweekly.com
- Team Ineos Grenadiers (2025). Tour of Pologne team preview. teamineos.com
Sports is a topic Froome is focusing on, given his participation in the Tour of Pologne. Despite the ongoing investigation into Team Sky and Team Ineos Grenadiers soigneur David Rozman, Froome has distanced himself from the case, stating that he has not been given any direct information and his knowledge only comes from media reports.
