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With a dual leadership approach to the Tour de France
Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz will lead Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe at the 2026 Tour de France as co-leaders. For the German WorldTeam, it marks the team’s 13th appearance at the biggest race.
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The Belgian and the German bring together an impressive statistic: both riders won the Best Young Rider classification and finished third overall in each of the last two editions of the Tour de France. Now, they will line up together for the first time as a leadership duo.
Wingmen at the Tour de France
Their strengths complement each other perfectly. Evenepoel is one of the most explosive and versatile riders in the peloton, while Lipowitz has established himself as one of the most consistent stage racers. The combination of their different skill sets gives Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe a level of tactical flexibility that few teams can match.
The Tour is no longer won by an exceptional rider alone, but by an exceptional team.
For Evenepoel, it will be his third consecutive Tour de France appearance, while Lipowitz is set for his second start. Both riders have built their seasons around July and have spent the past weeks preparing specifically for the demands of cycling’s most prestigious Grand Tour. Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe heads into the race with clear ambitions of playing a major role in the battle for the general classification.
“The Tour is no longer won by an exceptional rider alone, but by an exceptional team. We believe we are bringing one of the most complete squads to the start. With Remco and Florian, we have two leaders who have already proven they can stand on the Tour podium. Their different strengths give us tactical options that could prove decisive,” says Zak Dempster, Chief of Sports at Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe.
Tour de France 2026 team
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With Evenepoel, Lipowitz and Jai Hindley, Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe brings three riders who have already stood on a Grand Tour podium. As a result, the team ranks among the deepest squads in the fight for the general classification. At the same time, Maxim Van Gils, Mattia Cattaneo, Jan Tratnik, Nico Denz and Tim van Dijke provide the necessary balance between climbing strength and control on the flat stages.
With this team we have an answer to almost every possible scenario.
Patxi Vila, Sports Director for Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe at the Tour de France, says: “The strength of this roster goes far beyond Remco and Florian. We have experienced climbers, strong all-rounders and riders capable of taking responsibility in every race situation. Every Tour develops its own dynamic, and with this team we have an answer to almost every possible scenario.”
Tour de France 2026
Remco Evenepoel
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Florian Lipowitz
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Mattia Cattaneo
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Nico Denz
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Meet the team: Grand Tour experience in the high mountains
Only a few weeks ago, Jai Hindley once again demonstrated his remarkable consistency in Grand Tours by finishing third overall at the Giro d’Italia. The Australian was among the strongest riders at every mountain stage and brings the experience of a Giro d’Italia winner to the Tour. Hindley will be called upon early in the race. The Col d’Aspin and Col du Tourmalet await in the opening week, two of the Tour’s most iconic climbs. The Pyrenees hold special memories for the Australian: on his Tour debut, he won a stage there and claimed the Yellow Jersey.
Jai Hindley at the Giro d’Italia 2026
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Meet the team: Additional options through versatility
Maxim Van Gils has demonstrated impressive form at exactly the right time. Just 111 days after his serious crash, the Belgian made his return to racing at the Tour Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes and immediately claimed a stage victory. With his explosiveness on climbs and his versatility in mountainous terrain, he is more than just valuable support in the mountains. Van Gils gives the team additional tactical options on selected stages and could prove decisive on some of the race’s most demanding days.
Maxim Van Gils
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Meet the team: Experience across three weeks
Jan Tratnik will provide structure and leadership in his role as road captain. Whether it is pacing, positioning or communication within the team, his role will be particularly important during the hectic days of the Tour.
Jan Tratnik before Liege-Bastogne-Liege
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Mattia Cattaneo brings a similar wealth of experience. The Italian is set to start the 15th Grand Tour of his career in Barcelona. His contribution will already be crucial in the team time trial that opens this year’s race.
Mattia Cattaneo with Remco Evenepoel at the Volta a Catalunya
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Meet the team: Power and stability
Alongside Tratnik and Cattaneo, Nico Denz and Tim van Dijke form the team’s “engine room”. They play a key role in guiding the squad safely and efficiently through the three weeks of racing. Their physical strength and unique qualities make them invaluable on flat stages and in nervous race situations where maintaining control is essential.
Nico Denz at the Giro d’Italia
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While Denz is a seasoned Grand Tour rider who has already celebrated three Giro d’Italia stage victories with the team, van Dijke will make his Tour de France debut. The runner-up at this year’s Omloop Nieuwsblad has recovered in time from the collarbone fracture he suffered during an altitude training camp and arrives at the Tour fully fit.
Tim van Dijke at the Muur of Geraardsbergen
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