quit the Tour<\/a> whilst sitting third after losing significant time early on stage 14, later revealing that he was riding the race with a broken rib.<\/p>\nHe is widely seen as one of the only riders in the peloton with the potential to challenge Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) and Jonas Vingegaard (Team Visma Lease-A-Bike), and is currently considered the best flat time triallist in the world.<\/p>\n
\u201cRemco stands for ambition,\u201d said CEO of Red Bull\u2013Bora\u2013Hansgrohe Ralph Denk. \u201cHe doesn\u2019t just want to ride \u2013 he wants to shape cycling. He brings not only exceptional athletic talent, but also a remarkable mindset. His determination, professionalism, and relentless drive to succeed are truly inspiring.\u201d<\/p>\n
INEOS Grenadiers also held a strong interest in recruiting the 25-year-old, with the British team currently lacking a major general classification contender.<\/p>\n
Evenepoel\u2019s arrival will lead to an interesting dynamic at Red Bull next season. Whilst Evenepoel has been recruited as the de facto leader, 24-year-old Florian Lipowitz outperformed him en route to finishing third in the Tour, while five-time Grand Tour winner Primoz Roglic is also still under contract.<\/p>\n
With three GC contenders, at least one will see their opportunities limited.<\/p>\n
Red Bull\u2019s chief of sports Rolf Aldag also left the team after the Tour, representing a significant shift in direction from the German squad. Soudal-Quickstep, meanwhile, are left with Mikel Landa as their GC contender, who is unlikely to seriously challenge for overall victories at Grand Tours, though they still retain one of the world\u2019s best sprinters in Tim Merlier.<\/p>\n
\u201cRepresentatives of Remco informed the team\u2019s management that he did not wish to discuss an extension of his current agreement, which expires at the end of 2026,\u201d a Soudal-Quickstep statement said on Tuesday afternoon.<\/p>\n
\u201cAfter taking some time to consult with our sponsors and partners, the team\u2019s ownership and management have decided that it is in the best interest of everyone to agree that Remco can move at the end of the current 2025 season.\u201d<\/p>\n
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