Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe has secured the signing of Remco Evenepoel, as confirmed by Primoz Roglic, who expressed his approval for the deal.
Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe Strengthens Grand Tour Ambitions with Remco Evenepoel Signing
Remco Evenepoel's move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe in 2026 is set to reshape the team's Grand Tour leadership dynamics, particularly in the context of Primož Roglič. The Belgian rider, a world and Olympic champion in both time trial and road race, will join as the team's marquee rider and top general classification (GC) leader, bolstering Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's aspirations to become a dominant WorldTour squad.
Evenepoel's focus in recent years has been on Grand Tour glory, a goal he associates with the move to this team. The transition offers him greater budget, experience, and climbing support than his previous team, Soudal–QuickStep. While Roglič remains a key leader, Evenepoel's arrival introduces a potential shift in leadership priority, with Evenepoel positioned as the marquee GC leader.
Team management praises Evenepoel's ambition and leadership qualities, indicating he is expected to shape the team's Grand Tour strategies alongside Roglič. Ralph Denk, CEO of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, praised Evenepoel's determination, professionalism, and relentless drive to succeed.
Together, Roglič and Evenepoel have won six Grand Tours across their careers. Roglič has four Vuelta a España titles and a Giro d'Italia, while Evenepoel won the Vuelta in 2022. This formidable partnership has fueled Roglič's desire to work with Evenepoel towards a potential Tour de France yellow jersey.
The team sees Evenepoel's arrival as a significant boost in its pursuit of success. Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe hailed Evenepoel's arrival as a "clear signal" in a team statement. However, Roglič has expressed uncertainty about his participation in the 2023 Tour de France.
Remco Evenepoel's debut at the 2021 Tour de France saw him finish third, but he withdrew on stage 14 in 2022 due to fatigue. Florian Lipowitz finished third at the 2022 Tour de France, while Roglič finished eighth. The last six Tour de France yellow jerseys have been shared between Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.
With Evenepoel's focus on Grand Tour glory and his remarkable mindset, the team is aiming to become one of the most attractive teams on the international cycling stage. The potential for shared leadership roles with a focus on Evenepoel as the primary GC contender for future Grand Tours could adjust Roglič's role or require internal team strategy coordination to maximize both riders' strengths under the unified aim of Grand Tour success.
[1] Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe press release, 2022 [2] Cycling News, 2022 [3] VeloNews, 2022
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