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Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe secures Remco Evenepoel's signature, and Primož Roglič expresses approval

Slovenian discusses anticipated introduction of Evenepoel to the team

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2025 September 4 . 7:36 PM

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"Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe secures the arrival of Remco Evenepoel, with Primož Roglič expressing... — "Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe secures the arrival of Remco Evenepoel, with Primož Roglič expressing approval"

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe secures Remco Evenepoel's signature, and Primož Roglič expresses approval

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, one of the world's top cycling teams, is set to redefine its Grand Tour strategy with the addition of Remco Evenepoel and Primož Roglič. The duo's arrival promises an exciting future, with a potential co-leadership structure for the Tour de France in 2026.

Primož Roglič, a four-time Vuelta a España champion and Giro d'Italia winner, and Remco Evenepoel, who clinched the Vuelta a España title in 2022, will join forces to challenge the dominance of current Tour de France champions Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.

However, the team's plans for the 2026 Tour de France are shrouded in uncertainty, as Roglič has expressed caution about his participation. Meanwhile, Evenepoel is poised to take on a more prominent role, with the team positioning him as their key GC (general classification) rider going forward.

The Tour de France is expected to see a likely co-leadership between Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz, with Roglič's participation uncertain. Meanwhile, Lipowitz, who finished third at the July's Tour de France, could lead the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, with Jai Hindley confirmed as the Vuelta leader for 2025.

The team faces a significant challenge in managing several strong GC riders and allocating leadership roles strategically across the season. However, they are optimistic about their future with Evenepoel's arrival, aiming to become one of the most attractive forces on the international cycling stage.

Evenepoel, who finished third on his debut at the Tour de France in 2021 before withdrawing on stage 14 in 2022 due to fatigue, will join Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe from 2026, after seven seasons with Soudal Quick-Step.

The team praises Evenepoel's exceptional athletic talent and remarkable mindset, finding his determination, professionalism, and relentless drive to succeed inspiring. Primož Roglič has also welcomed the signing, aiming to achieve the best results with Evenepoel in the future.

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe CEO, Ralph Denk, sees Evenepoel's arrival as a significant signal for the team, highlighting his world championship wins in both the time trial and road race. The team's goal is to leverage Evenepoel's talent to compete at the highest level and challenge the dominance of the current Tour de France champions.

As the team prepares for the 2026 season, the focus is on building a strong and balanced roster that can compete in all three Grand Tours. The strategic allocation of leadership roles will be crucial to the team's success, as they strive to become one of the most formidable forces in international cycling.