Are Red Bull - Bora - hansgrohe looking to match their F1 success, or are they more like Manchester CIty?
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Dutch cycling website Wielerflits has delivered an interesting
analysis of Red Bull – Bora -Hansgrohe, comparing the team's evolving structure
and financial backing to the dominance seen in football club Manchester City.
The article looks into how Bora-Hansgrohe’s relationship with Red Bull is
transforming the team into a force in the peloton, with their financial backing
and mass of resources.
According to Wielerflits, Red Bull’s involvement has been similar
to that of City Football Group’s ownership of Manchester City. This partnership
allows Bora-Hansgrohe to attract world-class talent and invest in
infrastructure, which in 2024 brought Primoz Roglic to the team. This transfer
immediately translated to success, as Roglic won the Vuelta a Espana for the
fourth time in his career.
Wielerflits also credits the team for taking a thorough
approach to their development. The team has focused on recruiting top-tier
riders while nurturing young talent, mirroring Manchester City’s method of
balancing stars with long-term prospects. Their acquisition of big names like
Jai Hindley and Aleksandr Vlasov further proves their long term vision.
But can this partnership truly turn Red Bull – Bora –
hansgrohe into the Man City of cycling? Hopefully for the German team we’re not
talking about the Man City of the past few weeks, as they’ve not won in 6
games! But if Red Bull – Bora – hansgrohe are able to mirror the success they’ve
seen in other sports, such as Formula 1 where Max Verstappen and Sebastian
Vettel have given the team 8 drivers world titles, then Bora – hansgrohe fans
have plenty to look forward to in the coming years.
Red Bull’s first year in cycling had its fair share of ups
and downs, but overall the signs were very positive. The question is, who will
be their next star signing, as despite the undeniable greatness of Primoz
Roglic, at 35, he can only have a couple more years at the top of his game.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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