Tour de France challenger Kevin Vauquelin rumoured to be Ineos Grenadiers-bound in 2026
Briefly

Kévin Vauquelin ranks third overall in the Tour de France and was a stage winner in 2024. He led the best young rider classification for three days before falling behind. Currently, he is 59 seconds behind the leader, Tadej Pogačar. Vauquelin, 24, is rumored to sign with Ineos Grenadiers for 2026, with interest from various other teams. His current team, Arkéa-B&B Hotels, is looking for new sponsors, and uncertainty looms as they need to secure funding before the end of the Tour to ensure continuity for 2026.
Kevin Vauquelin, the promising French cyclist, currently sits third in the Tour de France, having captured a stage win in 2024 and led the best young rider classification before losing his top spot.
The 24-year-old is under consideration for a move to Ineos Grenadiers in 2026, with other teams like Visma-Lease a Bike and Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale also expressing interest.
Vauquelin's current team, Arkéa-B&B Hotels, is searching for sponsors for the 2026 season amidst concerns over continuity after their current backers will end support.
With a breakout performance year in 2024 that included significant placements in various prestigious races, Vauquelin's growing reputation has catalyzed a scramble among top-tier cycling teams.
Read at Cyclingnews
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