Overview
- The 25-year-old confirmed Tuesday he will not start Saturday's Il Lombardia, drawing a line under his campaign.
- The decision was taken shortly after the Canadian one-day races in mid-September, bringing his off-season forward by about three weeks.
- Lipowitz described the move as “liberating,” saying he wants time to clear his head, be with family and step away from rigid training metrics.
- Red Bull–Bora‑hansgrohe framed it as a coordinated plan prioritizing recovery and long-term development.
- His breakout season featured 52 race days with third overall and the white jersey at the Tour de France plus podiums at Paris–Nice and the Dauphiné, as attention shifts to 2026 with Remco Evenepoel reported to join the team.