'It would be a dream team for Jonas' – former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis argues Vingegaard should consider switching to Netcompany-Ineos

Former Tour de France winner Bjarne Riis has suggested that Jonas Vingegaard should consider a move to the newly rebranded Netcompany-Ineos team, following the announcement that Danish IT company Netcompany will become a major sponsor of the British squad. While Riis stops short of insisting that a transfer would be the right decision, he believes the significant backing and resources offered by the new partnership could present an attractive opportunity for the Danish rider. The team is expected to adopt the Netcompany-Ineos name from the Giro d’Italia in May, signalling a fresh chapter for the outfit. Netcompany is reportedly planning to invest around €100 million over five years into the team, although the exact details and any potential changes to Ineos’ current financial commitment remain unclear. Ineos Grenadiers’ Director of Racing, Geraint Thomas, emphasised that Ineos remains fully committed as the team’s owner, describing the partnership as a positive collaboration. Riis, who is Danish like Vingegaard, argued that the new sponsorship could create a “dream team” scenario, with the resources and expertise needed to challenge rivals such as Tadej Pogačar. Despite Riis’s endorsement, Vingegaard has shown no indication of dissatisfaction with his current team, Visma-Lease a Bike, where he has been since joining the WorldTour in 2019. The 29-year-old recently extended his contract until the end of 2028, demonstrating loyalty and stability. Nevertheless, Riis believes that it would be unambitious for Vingegaard not to at least explore the possibility of joining a team with such a strong backing and ambition. The British squad, still led by Team Principal Dave Brailsford, has not announced any specific plans regarding new signings, but the influx of funds from Netcompany is likely to fuel speculation about future acquisitions and investments. Ineos currently plans to build its 2026 Tour de France campaign around Oscar Onley, who finished fourth in the 2025 edition, while Vingegaard prepares for his Giro d’Italia debut and aims for a third Tour de France victory later this year. The evolving dynamics in the peloton suggest that Vingegaard’s potential move could significantly impact the competitive landscape of elite stage racing.