Yves Lampaerts aims to pass his experience to younger teammates with a two-year contract extension

The Classics team of Soudal - Quick-Step has underwent a massive transformation in recent years, but the cornerstone of the team for cobbles will remain unchanged. After over a decade with Wolfpack, Yves Lampaert showed no desire to change colours and instead opted to renew with the team of Jurgen Foré until 2027.

The recent seasons of Lampaert reflect the struggles all his teammates encounter against superstars Mathieu van der Poel, Tadej Pogacar and the superteams of Visma | Lease a Bike and Lidl-Trek. This spring was particularly complicated for the experienced Belgian whose best result was a 19th place at Dwars door Vlaanderen - a race he won twice in the past (2017 and 2018).

Lampaert was also often regarded to as a top timetrialist and a dangerous stage hunter (despite having won only one Grand Tour stage at the 2017 Vuelta). But when nothing works, there's only as much that can be done.

And so it seems as though Lampaert will descend into more of a captain role in the later phases of his professional career. With up and coming talented duo Luke Lamperti and Paul Magnier, the future of the classic Wolfpack may be brighter than its present. And an experienced leader to guide the youngsters could exactly what tips the scales in favor of Soudal - Quick-Step over the next two seasons.

"I’m really happy that I can stay to continue racking up a lot of victories together with the team. I am also keen on sharing my experience with the young riders, just as I got to learn the trade from the more experienced riders when I was their age. I am looking forward to what will be two beautiful years, with lots of fun, great moments and wins," the rider himself said in a press release.