Revolution at INEOS: “We are determined to return to the top of the podium”

The exception of Tom Pidcock of Tour of Lombardy discovered the crisis within INEOS Grenadiersone of the top teams in the international platoon. Then Ethan Hayter, who will leave the team for Soudal Quick-Step, put his finger on the controversial statements where he assured that it will be hard to work this year and that “some changes will be good.” These changes have arrived. The British team announced a reorganization of its structure and personnel “with the aim of winning the most important races.”

Scott Drawerthe director of performance, thoroughly analyzes the daily life of the team and its cyclists and based on this study a series of decisions are made. This new structure will be divided into three different areas according to the objectives: Grand Tours and stage races, classics and one-day races and up-and-coming talents. Also, it will seek to place more emphasis on time trial training, power and speed development, aerodynamics and technology development.

In addition, changes will also take place in the area of ​​personnel. Returns as chief athletic director Kurt Asle Arvesenformer professional cyclist who started his career as a coach at Sky, the original structure of INEOS. Leonardo Bassoretired in 2023, joined permanently as sports director. Tom Helleman joined as head performance coach. Finally, Mehdi Kordi and Luca Oggiano came to INEOS as director of innovation and performance support and as director of research and development, respectively. Other appointments are expected in the coming days.

John Allert, executive director, thanked Drawer for the work done in developing “a clear plan with decisive changes necessary for the coming years. We are all determined to return to the top of the podium,” said he.