Red Bull-BORA Hansgrohe sees significant growth in 2026 season

Red Bull-BORA Hansgrohe experienced a major performance increase during the 2026 cycling season, nearly doubling its victory count to 44. This progress is reflected in the UCI points standings, where the team rose from sixth to second place with 25,464 points.

Remco Evenepoel played a central role in this advancement following his move to the team. His 2026 campaign included two stage wins and a second-place finish at the Tour de France, alongside podium finishes at the Tour of Flanders and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and a world championship in the time trial.

Looking toward 2027, discussions have emerged regarding Evenepoel's racing schedule. While there is speculation about a potential Giro d'Italia appearance, pundit Marc Sergeant has advised focusing on the Tour de France. Sergeant noted that the 2027 Tour route, featuring significant time trialing, is uniquely suited to Evenepoel's strengths and argued that prioritizing the Giro might force him to skip the spring Classics.