Tour stage-winner Wærenskjold commits his future to Uno-X
Søren Wærenskjold – a.k.a. 'The Hippo from Mandal' – has committed his future to Uno-X Mobility, staying loyal to the team with which he launched his pro career until at least the end of 2029. The team confirmed the news a couple of days after the 26-year-old Norwegian scored the biggest win of his career on stage 11 of the Tour de France.
"We have now achieved a major goal by winning a stage at the Tour de France, but I want us to win more stages for the team," Wærenskjold said in the team's Saturday-morning announcement. "It is the perfect team for me. I get opportunities here, the atmosphere is great, and even though it’s a slightly smaller team, everything is very professional. I have everything I need to perform. I believe in the team, and they believe in me, so I have no reason to look elsewhere. That’s also why I was happy to sign a long-term contract."
Wærenskjold is not only one of the team's most successful performers, but he's also made waves for raising his voice, including the revelation that he turned down a potentially-lucrative contract from UAE Team Emirates, and later opted not to return to the Saudi Tour on the basis of the host nation's human rights record. On the bike, Wærenskjold has secured 19 wins so far, including the landmark victory for himself and his team at Omloop Nieuwsblad in 2025.
