Rozman Still Under Scrutiny Despite Ineos Claims
David Rozman, a longtime carer for the Ineos cycling team, is facing renewed scrutiny over alleged links to controversial doping doctor Mark Schmidt. The case resurfaced at last year's Tour de France, with claims that Rozman shared messages with the now-incarcerated Schmidt during the 2012 season.
This latest revelation comes after German broadcaster ARD aired an investigative documentary in late May, claiming Rozman was involved in a doping network. Ineos has maintained a tight-lipped approach, releasing a statement that it has requested information from the International Testing Agency (ITA) but refusing to elaborate further on any internal investigations.
Rozman's connection, discovered after Schmidt's conviction for Operation Aderlass, adds to the ongoing controversies surrounding the British team.- The ARD documented messages suggesting Rozman may have shared banned substances with his colleagues during key races.
According to The Independent - Sport, the incidents were unearthed in 2025 when German journalist Hajo Seppelt confronted Rozman at Giro d'Italia. Rozman's team has yet to provide substantial answers or comments on these allegations amid widespread pressure from sports authorities and fans.
Ineos's response has been largely uninformative, with the management maintaining its policy of zero tolerance but refusing any detailed public explanation.- The team first contacted an external law firm in April 2025 to review the case, commissioning a thorough investigation. However, no findings have been made publicly available.
As the situation remains opaque and with no concrete action from cycling's governing bodies, fans are left wondering about the true extent Ineos's involvement—and what lies behind Rozman's silence.