Overview
- INEOS Grenadiers announced the appointment on Thursday, confirming a newly created senior role for the 2018 Tour de France winner.
- Thomas will work closely with team principal Dave Brailsford and performance director Scott Drawer with input on race strategy, rider recruitment, development and race readiness.
- The hire is positioned to help end the team’s Grand Tour drought, which dates to the 2021 Giro d’Italia.
- Thomas retired from racing in 2025 after a career highlighted by the Tour de France title plus Olympic and world titles on the track.
- The team logged 28 wins in 2025, up from 14 in 2024, yet still lacked a Grand Tour victory.