Overview
- The transfer was officially announced on August 5, confirming that he will join Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe for the 2026 season.
- Soudal Quick-Step granted Evenepoel an early exit from his contract after he informed the team he would not extend beyond 2026.
- At his new squad he will team up with Grand Tour contenders Primož Roglič and Florian Lipowitz as Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe looks to bolster its general classification lineup.
- CEO Ralph Denk praised Evenepoel’s exceptional talent, ambition and professionalism as pivotal elements for shaping the team’s future.
- At 25, Evenepoel has already won the 2022 Vuelta a España, two Tour de France stages and secured dual Olympic golds in Paris 2024, establishing himself as a leading time-trial specialist.