Tudor announce WorldTour stage race winner's contract extension - Former national champion signs long-term deal until 2030
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Tudor Pro Cycling have moved quickly to tie down one of the ProTeam's in-form riders, confirming that Marco Brenner will ride with the Swiss outfit until the end of the 2030 season.
The former German national champion has evolved into a solid stage racing option for Tudor, and took his first WorldTour overall win thanks to a Tour de Pologne victory last weekend.
Brenner sealed four top-ten finishes to finish his week in Poland, finishing top of the GC standings ahead of Finn Fisher-Black and Ivan Romeo on the podium. The impressive result added to his previous 4th place overall in the Tour Down Under.
Speaking after renewing, the 23-year-old praised the team after he suffered a severe crash at the Giro d'Italia last season, that saw him spend over three months on the sidelines.
“I am really happy to extend my contract and continue my journey with Tudor Pro Cycling," Brenner said in a statement.
Brenner reacts to signing long-term deal
"When I joined the Team in 2024, I found a nice environment that allowed me to perform and find joy. And when I was injured and working on my way back last year, I was given the time and support I needed. I now look forward to adding a few more years to this journey.”
CEO Ralphael Meyer praised the rider and confirmed their belief in him, pointing to the Giro crash as evidence of his determination to fight back from adversity.
“Marco is a young rider we truly believe in. His rehabilitation and return to racing after his severe crash at the 2025 Giro d’Italia are a testament to his fighting spirit – a quality that also defines him as a racer."
As well as his bounce back from injury, Brenner has taken a leap in the 2026 season, confirmed by his Poland victory.
Marco Brenner was crowned German champion in 2024
Poland victory underlines progress
"Last week’s Tour de Pologne was a perfect example of Marco’s determination and resilience, and a great result of both tremendous teamwork and our born to dare racing spirit.”
In the confirmation, the team paid tribute to his work for future generations, noting that he founded his own junior team in Germany.
It read: "But racing is only part of who Marco is. In 2023 — while still establishing himself as a professional — he founded his own junior cycling team in Augsburg, Germany, investing in the next generation of riders from his home region.
"It’s the kind of move that speaks to a bigger picture: a rider who doesn’t just want to win, but also wants to support the next generation."
Gavin QuinnCycling Journalist
Gavin Quinn is a cycling journalist and ultra-distance cyclist with a BA in Journalism from Dublin City University. Formerly the Press & Communications Officer for Cycling Ireland, Gavin has worked inside the national team at the World Championships and has reported for the Irish Mirror, Mirror UK, and The42.
His expertise is backed by elite-level access, having interviewed stars like Sam Bennett and Ben Healy, as well as immense personal endurance. In 2025, he completed a 12,000km solo cycle from Ireland to Vietnam, following a 4,600km tour across Europe. From the cobbles of Paris-Roubaix to the gradients of the Tourmalet, Gavin’s writing focuses on the "romance and brutality" of the sport. Having visited 50+ countries, he brings a global, cultural perspective to his coverage of the pro peloton for CyclingUpToDate.
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