Jack Haig is a rider who knows what it is to stand on a Grand Tour podium. However, he's been clear for some time now that his focus is no longer on chasing a return for himself to those revered steps, it's on helping guide a teammate towards them, which is part of the reason why his shift to Ineos Grenadiers in 2026 seems like a perfect pairing.
The team has been clear that its goal is to work its way back to the top step at the Tour de France, with signings like Oscar Onley and Kévin Vauquelin bolstering the ranks of future contenders. However, with experienced riders like Geraint Thomas retiring at the end of last season and Luke Rowe the year before, there is another part of the picture that could do with some fortification, and that's where the 32-year-old Australian comes in.
