Brussels, Belgium – Belgian Olympic gold medallist and former Vuelta a España winner Remco Evenepoel will depart Soudal Quick-Step to join Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe at the end of the 2025 cycling season. His current team confirmed the high-profile transfer on Friday via their social media platforms.
End of a Six-Year Partnership
Evenepoel, 25, joined Soudal Quick-Step (formerly Deceuninck–Quick-Step) in 2019 and had been contracted with the Belgian team until the end of 2026. However, reports indicate that Evenepoel’s representatives expressed his desire not to extend his current agreement, leading Soudal Quick-Step’s management to agree to an early release, with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe likely paying a significant buyout clause for the remaining year of his contract.
During his six years with Soudal Quick-Step, Evenepoel achieved remarkable success, including winning the 2022 Vuelta a España, two editions of Liège–Bastogne–Liège (2022 & 2023), and three Clásica de San Sebastián titles (2019, 2022, 2023). At last year’s Paris Olympics, he secured two gold medals in both the road race and time trial.
Focus on Grand Tour Ambitions with New Team
Evenepoel’s move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe signals a clear focus on his Grand Tour ambitions. The transfer has been described by Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe CEO Ralph Denk as a commitment to “shape cycling,” highlighting Evenepoel’s exceptional talent and relentless drive.
The transfer comes after a challenging 2025 season for Evenepoel, which included injury setbacks and an early withdrawal from the Tour de France during the 14th stage last month. He had been sitting third overall before abandoning the race due to a reported broken rib, an injury he revealed he had rushed to be fit for the Tour while carrying.
His new team, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, has been increasingly investing in its Grand Tour capabilities, with riders like Primož Roglič and Florian Lipowitz (who finished third in the 2025 Tour de France) already on their roster. Evenepoel’s arrival is expected to further bolster their challenge in cycling’s biggest stage races.
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