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Israel–Premier Tech to Drop Israeli Identity in 2026 After Vuelta Protests

The team must file a new name and nationality with the UCI in October.

Overview

  • Owner Sylvan Adams will step back from day‑to‑day involvement and will no longer speak for the squad.
  • The rebrand follows race disruptions at La Vuelta, where stages in Bilbao, Mos, and Valladolid were cut and the Madrid finale was canceled due to protests.
  • Key partners pushed for change, with bike supplier Factor warning it would end support without a new name and Premier Tech backing a rebrand.
  • The shift covers name, image, and registered nationality, with details of the new identity to be announced once agreements are finalized.
  • The team is finishing 2025 as IPT in a Monogram kit without the word “Israel” visible and has fewer than 20 riders signed for 2026 as registration deadlines approach.