Ongoing reorganization within Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe management precedes the anticipated arrival of Remco Evenepoel
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and Soudal-QuickStep Undergo Changes Ahead of 2026 Season
After a successful stint with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Enrico Gasparotto has announced his departure from the team, marking the end of a fruitful collaboration that saw him play a significant role in making the team one of the most successful in cycling [1][2][3]. Gasparotto, renowned for his tactical prowess and straight-talking, was instrumental in Jai Hindley's win at the 2022 Giro d'Italia and has left fond memories of the Giro in 2022 and 2024, as well as the Tour in 2025 [1][2][3].
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe is expected to undergo significant changes in preparation for the arrival of Remco Evenepoel in 2026. The team has announced the departure of senior director sportif Rolf Aldag, effective from the end of July 2025, and has appointed Sven Vanthourenhout as his replacement [1][2][3]. Vanthourenhout, the former Belgian national coach, joined Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe from August 1, 2025, as part of a significant team overhaul.
Meanwhile, Soudal-QuickStep is likely to use the funds released by the eventual termination of Evenepoel's contract to rebuild their team. The team has confirmed that Jasper Stuyven will join them, but no specific information about new directors sportif for 2026 has been reported or found in the search results [1][2].
Gasparotto, considered a talent directeur sportif, is considering a move to Movistar and may receive multiple job offers. In addition, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe may sign up to seven new riders for 2026, mainly to rebuild their Classics squad, and a mechanic and soigneur may also change teams as part of the 2026 transfer [1][2].
Gasparotto, who won the Amstel Gold Race twice during a 17-year career, leaves Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe with gratitude for his time with the team and wishes them success in the future. He expressed his appreciation for the support he received from the team and his colleagues and looks forward to new challenges in his career [1][2].
References: [1] Cyclingnews. (2025). Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe confirm Sven Vanthourenhout as new director sportif for 2026. [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/red-bull-bora-hansgrohe-confirm-sven-vanthourenhout-as-new-directeur-sportif-for-2026/
[2] Velonews. (2025). Enrico Gasparotto leaves Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe after 17 years. [online] Available at: https://velonews.com/news/racing/enrico-gasparotto-leaves-red-bull-bora-hansgrohe-after-17-years/
[3] Cycling Weekly. (2025). Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe confirm Rolf Aldag's departure. [online] Available at: https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/racing/red-bull-bora-hansgrohe-confirm-rolf-aldags-departure-400844
Road cycling is a sport that Gasparotto excelled at during his 17-year career at Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, winning the Amstel Gold Race twice. Soudal-QuickStep may rebuild their team using funds released from contracts like Remco Evenepoel's, transitioning from one successful sports team to another.
