Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe's Superstitious Stage‑13 Flip and Team Rift at 2026 Tour de France

On stage 13 of the 2026 Tour de France, the Red Bull‑Bora‑Hansgrohe squad turned its kit, vehicle logos and race numbers upside down. Sports director Patxi Vila said the reversal was a superstition‑driven effort to avoid bad luck on the symbolic 13th stage, adding that a small doll named Pedro, a gift from his daughters, serves as a team amulet.

At the same time, the team is reported to be experiencing internal tension between riders Remco Evenepoel and Florian Lipowitz. Media commentary links the situation to historic Tour de France team disputes, highlighting how competition for leadership can quickly turn teammates into rivals.