
After bike brand Factor met with Israel-Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams to call for a change in the team name and nationality – in the wake of several pro-Palestine protests against the Israeli-registered team's continued participation in races – Canadian title sponsor Premier Tech has also made its ongoing support conditional on a name change.
Israel-Premier Tech removed 'Israel' from their jerseys during the Vuelta a España, after multiple stages were shortened or even cancelled, due to protesters blocking roads and encroaching on barriers, but on September 6, they insisted they would not be changing their name.