
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.