Primoz Roglic appears set to continue his tenure with Red
Bull – BORA – hansgrohe beyond his initial contract, with reports from
respected cycling journalist Daniel Benson indicating that the Slovenian has
extended his deal through the 2026 season.
Roglic, who made the high-profile switch to the
German-Austrian squad for the 2024 season after departing Jumbo-Visma,
experienced a mixed debut year with his new team. He showed his class with a (mostly)
dominant victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, reinforcing his
reputation as one of the sport’s most consistent stage racers.
However, his long standing misfortune at the Tour de France
struck once again, as he crashed out while battling for the yellow jersey. Even
with a new team, it seems that Roglic is still cursed at the Tour.
True to his unbreakable nature, Roglic bounced back in style
later in the season, securing a historic fourth Vuelta a Espana title in
September, matching the all-time record for victories in the Spanish Grand
Tour.
Looking ahead to 2025, Roglic is set to challenge himself
with the demanding Giro-Tour double. He last won the Giro d’Italia in 2023, and
his return to the race signals his intent to add another Grand Tour to his
already illustrious palmarès.
Despite widespread reports that his initial contract with
Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe was a two-year deal, Benson’s latest update
suggests Roglic will remain with the team for a third year. It remains unclear
whether this extension was a pre-existing clause in his original contract or if
the 35-year-old has actively committed to an additional year.
Securing Roglic’s services through 2026 is a significant
boost for the team, reaffirming their ambition to become more and more
competitive at the very highest level of Grand Tour racing.
Alongside Roglic’s contract extension, Red Bull – BORA –
hansgrohe has also secured the future of rising German talent Florian Lipowitz.
The 23-year-old made waves in 2024 with a breakout performance at the Tour de
Romandie and recently underlined his potential by finishing second at Paris-Nice.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as 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. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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