The Belgian, currently second overall at the Tour through a week of racing, is under contract with Soudal-QuickStep until the end of 2026, but that hasn't stopped the transfer talk this summer. Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe are again in the frame, with reports earlier this week suggesting negotiations are ongoing with a deal 70-80% complete.

Mattia Cattaneo, a key teammate of Tour de France contender Remco Evenepoel, has withdrawn from the race. The versatile Cattaneo, who rides for E

Remco Evenepoel won the first time trial stage of Tour'25. Tadej Pogačar takes the yellow jersey. Jonas Vingegaard lost a minute and a half.

The latest chapter of the long-running saga regarding Remco Evenepoel's possible signing with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe for 2026 has seen the CEO of his current team, Soudal-QuickStep flatly deny rumours of a possible buyout of his contract - only for fresh and considerably strengthened claims of the opposite to emerge a few hours later.

Thus far the Tour has rewarded punchy riders. And while Evenepoel said he ‘really likes’ Friday’s stage and also Tuesday’s leg to Rouen, finishes with ramps to the line, he is excited about what lies ahead.