Astana Qazaqstan Team have endured a very hard season and a hard winter with the termination of Miguel Ángel López' contract. The team had leftover budget, and the stars seemed to align for
Mark Cavendish to join the team. However, he is absent from the team's official 2023 picture.
Astana Qazaqstan Team have shared a picture of their lineup for the 2023 season in social media on the opening day of the year. It is understood the photo was taken around two weeks ago whilst the team was in a training camp in eastern Spain, however it has sparked questions as the possible signing of Mark Cavendish has not publicly taken any steps forward since Alexander Vinokourov said that "
now it's up to his people to take a step forward" after contacting the Manxman.