Thomas Leads Ineos in Post-Tour De France Reevaluation

Ineos faces new challenges after dismal Tour de France campaign

Ineos Team struggled with crashes, punctures and injuries during the 2026 Tour. Director of Racing Geraint Thomas admits: 'We were there or thereabouts,' but the team fell short under tough conditions.

Geraint Thomas, who took over from Dave Brailsford in late 2025, says the Tour was 'tough going.' Thomas’s first challenge was rebuilding the lineup after leader Oscar Onley suffered an injury early on. With plans to include netcompany sponsorship and new rider Remco Evenepoel derailed, Egan Bernal shifted focus to climbing skills.

Thomas: “It’s tough, but we need to adapt with the racing evolving.”

While Tadej Pogacar dominated, Ineos struggles to find opportunities on race days. With even Jonas Vingegaard doubting a win against Pogacar, Thomas reflects: 'Racing is all mental.'

Rivalry with Pogacar

Director Geraint Thomas confirms the Ineos racing strategy centered around matching Tadej Pogacar, of UAE Emirates, for most stages.