Evenepoel not a lock to race the 2026 Tour de France, says Red Bull director
With his impending move to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, Remco Evenepoel might be eagerly waiting for a chance to show the fruits of his new partnership at the Tour de France. But according to Red Bull director Zak Dempster, the team and its Belgian star haven't yet decided whether the Tour will be part of his 2026 program.
"We'll look at the course with the overall classification in mind," Dempster told Sporza, but added that the course offered opportunities for a number of Red Bull's riders. The team also has Florian Lipowitz, who was third overall in 2025 and won the Best Young Rider competition, and Guilio Pellizzari, a talented climber who was fifth at the Vuelta a España. "We're waiting for the course [unveilings] for the other Grand Tours before we decide the season schedule for our leaders," Dempster said.
