Three-time Tour de France stage winner Biniam Girmay is the big star at Intermarché-Wanty, and while the potential merger between his team and Lotto hasn’t yet been confirmed, his agent Alex Carera shared a post on Instagram this Saturday that announced ‘After today, his future is more clear.’
It’s unknown yet whether that means he will stay on board with whatever project emerges from the two Belgian teams merging, which Cyclingnews understands is set to go ahead. However, the certainty of a place for 2026 isn’t a luxury afforded to at least one of his teammates.
New Zealander Dion Smith has raced for Intermarché-Wanty for five years throughout his career, but amid talks of the merger continuing and several decisions still being made behind the scenes to try and find a suitable solution for all the riders and staff involved, the Kiwi is unsure of where he stands for next season and beyond.
“Honestly, I still have no idea. I still have a contract, but I think there are still quite a lot of things happening behind the scenes,” Smith told Cyclingnews, speaking amid his participation at the ongoing Vuelta a España.
“Obviously, I’m 32, so it’s even more difficult with all these young guys coming through. I’m hoping I can carry on, but it should be fine – things will work out.”
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