Evenepoel's most trusted lieutenant followed his leader from Soudal Quick-Step to Red Bull on a three-year deal, part of a package that also brought over the Belgian's sports director, soigneur and mechanic. A powerful time triallist and diesel engine, the 35-year-old Italian has spent years pacing Evenepoel through crosswinds and up long climbs. His job in July: keep Remco safe and deliver him to the foot of the mountains with watts to spare.
Palmarès
- Tour de France 12th overall (2021)
- Tour de Pologne ITT stage winner (2023)
- Tour de Luxembourg ITT stage winner (2021)
- Giro dell'Appennino winner (2019)
- European Championships mixed team relay gold (2024)
Cut-out factSince 2020 he has logged 99 race days riding in direct support of Evenepoel at Quick-Step — more than any other teammate — which is exactly why Red Bull signed him along with his leader.
The squad
Riding the 2026 Tour with Remco Evenepoel, Florian Lipowitz, Maxim Van Gils, Nico Denz, Jai Hindley, Jan Tratnik, Tim van Dijke — see the full Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe team page.
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