“Lotto Dstny feels like my second home" - Maxim van Gils extends contract until 2026

After continuing his impressive start to the season with a 7th-placed finish at Milano-Sanremo last weekend, Maxim van Gils has joined teammate Lennert van Eetvelt in extending his contract with Lotto Dstny.

"Lotto Dstny feels like my second home,” van Gils explains happily in conversation with the team's official website. "I always look forward to heading back to the races to see my teammates and staff again. I've been here for over five years now, and everyone has become like family."

Alongside his 7th at Milano-Sanremo, van Gils has also impressed with results such as 3rd at Strade Bianche and the Faun Drôme Classic, plus 5th at the Faun-Ardèche Classic and victory in the shortened Vuelta a Andalucia. "The Ardennes classics are coming up soon, and I hope to perform well there too. It would be great if I could continue to raise my level over the next two years and help Lotto Dstny return to the World Tour," the 24-year-old Belgian adds.

"After Lennert Van Eetvelt, Maxim Van Gils also staying with Lotto Dstny for the next two years pleases us," says Lotto Dstny’s CEO Stéphane Heulot. "We have strong belief in Maxim and his chances to continue shining in races. He can further grow with us and continue developing his talent."