More positive hints from TotalEnergies camp; riders have been told the team would exist in 2027 under a new name
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Team TotalEnergies is approaching a breaking point of its two-decade existence. The French team will part ways with its title sponsor at the end of the year as TotalEnergies moves over to support Netcompany INEOS. A replacement for such strong partner is easy to come by, but team manager Jean-René Bernaudeau remains confident in his statements that the project will live on.
His words are now echoed by Velo-Club.net. According to the French outlet, several riders have been told that the French ProTeam would still exist in 2027, but under a different name.
Details remain a top-secret. At least until there is an official communication from the team. The only piece of information that has slipped out is that Chinese bike manufacturer Pardus could replace the current equipment supplier CUBE for 2027.
At the moment, TotalEnergies continue to operate as usual. However in this key period where lineups for next season are being completed behind the scenes, the French team holds a rather weak position in negotiations. And some of the team's key riders; Emilien Jeanniere, Alexandre Delettre (both Groupama - FDJ United), Jordan Jegat (Lidl-Trek), Anthony Turgis (Netcompany INEOS) are expected to move on.
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"We have many potential sponsors," Bernaudeau said during the recent Tour de France. "Three important ones have dropped out, and we have ten in total. I must admit that the best are unfortunately no longer available."
"I need ten million euros, because then we will have what is needed to cover the rest of the budget. We have agreements with smaller sponsors, but also with the Vendée department, a loyal supporter. The budget would be considerably lower than that of most French teams, but we can manage with it," said the team boss.
Quite in the contrary with apparent struggles was the rumour of the French team setting up a brand new women's team in 2027. If those whispers were to turn out on spot, it is quite possible that a new sponsor with more international brand would back Bernaudeau's project in years to come.
Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses 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.
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