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James Moultrie

'Some guys will blossom. Hopefully, I'll be one of them' – Ilan Van Wilder looks to thrive in freedom of post-Evenepoel era at Soudal-QuickStep

DUNKERQUE, FRANCE - JULY 07: (L-R) Mattia Cattaneo of Italy, Remco Evenepoel of Belgium and Ilan Van Wilder of Belgium and Team Soudal Quick-Step cross the finish line during the 112th Tour de France, Stage 3 a 178.3km stage from Valenciennes to Dunkerque / #UCIWT / on July 07, 2025 in Dunkerque, France. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

Soudal-QuickStep rider Ilan Van Wilder has said that Remco Evenepoel breaking his contract early and leaving Soudal-QuickStep will bring the Belgian team "back to our true roots", with less devotion to one singular leader and a full revival of the "Wolfpack spirit."

The departure of Evenepoel to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe for 2026 marks a turning point in the team's history, with recent years of Grand Tour focus and building support for their superstar rider about to end.

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