A year ago, a few moments after Il Lombardia, Remco Evenepoel ended reports and speculation that he might leave Soudal Quick-Step to chase his Grand Tour ambitions with a rival super team. This year he publicly promised to respect his contract for 2025 during the world championships, after a reported deadline from Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe passed without a deal being reached.
Team manager Patrick Lefevere and new CEO Jurgen Fore were able to enjoy Evenepoel’s second place at Il Lombardia on Saturday and the wider success of the 2024 season. They have again fought off a hostile bid for their star rider and biggest asset and done what they could to satisfy and support Evenepoel’s lofty ambitions.
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