One last Monument as INEOS? British WorldTour team turn to Vauquelin, Bernal and in-form Laurance at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

INEOS Grenadiers have named a seven-rider lineup for Liège-Bastogne-Liège, with Kevin Vauquelin, Egan Bernal and Axel Laurance leading a team built around depth rather than a single protected leader.

Laurens De Plus, Jack Haig, Bob Jungels and Brandon Rivera complete the selection for the Ardennes Monument.

A new co-title sponsorship agreement is expected to be confirmed in the coming days, following reporting from Daniel Benson linking Danish IT company Netcompany with the team. Any formal announcement would follow shortly after Liège-Bastogne-Liège, meaning this could be the final Monument appearance under the INEOS Grenadiers name.

Bernal arrives as the team’s strongest reference point after finishing second overall at the Tour of the Alps, including a second place on the final stage. That result places him back among the most competitive climbers in the peloton across sustained efforts, making him the most likely INEOS rider to hold position deep into the race. Whether that translates into a decisive role will depend on how the finale develops, particularly on the sharper climbs that tend to define Liège.

Vauquelin’s spring has been built on consistency. He has been regularly present in the front group across stage races and the Ardennes, offering a reliable option for the latter phases without yet converting that into a defining result.

Laurance, by contrast, arrives with the most tangible winning form. The Frenchman has already taken multiple victories in 2026, including a stage win at Itzulia Basque Country, giving the team a rider capable of finishing opportunities if the race opens up.

Behind them, De Plus, Haig, Jungels and Rivera provide a climbing-focused support group suited to the demands of Liège.

The structure points towards a team aiming to remain present rather than dictate. INEOS have been more consistent across 2026, with results spread across multiple riders, and this selection reflects that approach.

For Liège-Bastogne-Liège, it leaves them with several options, but without a single rider expected to shape the race from the front.