Astana Qazaqstan Team confirm new management staff to save the team from relegation in 2025: “Our team will welcome three new directors”
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Despite the history making year for Mark Cavendish, Astana Qazaqstan Team had a very difficult 2024, and will need a much strong year next season to secure their WorldTour status. In a new press release, the team confirm three new sports directors that will hope to raise the level next year.
General manager Alexandr Vinokurov said, “Alongside the Performance Group, which we have significantly strengthened, changes will also affect the Sports Directors in the 2025 season. Our team will welcome three new directors.
“We know Lorenzo Lapage very well, he is an experienced and responsible Sports Director with an excellent vision of the race, as well as a great administrator and team coordinator off the bike.”
But Lapage isn’t the only new member of staff being added to the team, as Vinokurov confirmed, “We have two young Sports Directors: Peter Kennaugh and Dario Cataldo. Both are former professional riders with a fresh perspective on modern cycling.
“Peter Kennaugh already has some experience as a Sports Director, while Dario Cataldo is transitioning directly from being a rider to this new role.
"That said, he knows our team very well, having spent several years with us, so he will be able to contribute not only to Astana Qazaqstan Team but also to our Development Team in his work with the riders.”
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