Lotto and Intermarché-Wanty are reportedly merging for the 2026 WorldTour season, as both teams struggle against larger budget squads. Lotto's current budget is €15 million following the end of Dstny's sponsorship, while Intermarché-Wanty operates on an €18 million budget amidst relegation threats. The combined team aims for a budget that ranks in the middle of the WorldTour, with Lotto remaining as title sponsor and Intermarché committed until 2028. Plans for the new branding and jersey designs are underway, with potential announcements during the Tour's second rest day.
Merging teams Lotto and Intermarché-Wanty are combining efforts for a more competitive presence in the WorldTour peloton, aiming for a joint project starting in 2026.
Lotto's budget for 2023 is €15 million, while Intermarché-Wanty has an €18 million budget. Together, they seek to create a new team to compete better.
The proposed team, likely named Lotto-Intermarché, intends to have a budget in the middle of the current WorldTour pack, enhancing their competitiveness.
Lotto is set to remain as a title sponsor, while Intermarché has committed as lead sponsor until 2028, indicating strong financial support for the merger.
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