Remco Evenepoel Clashes with Teammate Lipowitz at Tour de France
At the 2026 Tour de France, Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel publicly criticized German teammate Florian Lipowitz after Stage 6 for refusing to lead him out in a sprint, citing exhaustion. The incident escalated tensions in Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe’s dual leadership, with Evenepoel later backtracking after a team reconciliation. The team aims to challenge top favorites, but internal friction and Evenepoel’s history of abandoning the race raise concerns.
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BILD Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Dispute Between Lipowitz and Evenepoel at Tour de France
A public quarrel has erupted between Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe teammates Florian Lipowitz and Remco Evenepoel during the Tour de France. On stage 6, Evenepoel accused Lipowitz of refusing to lead the sprint for third place, costing him a time bonus. Lipowitz claimed exhaustion after a long mountain stage. Team boss Ralph Denk attributed the incident to a language barrier and heat-of-the-moment frustration. Both riders have since spoken and claim the issue is resolved, but tensions may resurface in the Alps, where the profile favors Lipowitz. The dispute has drawn significant media attention, overshadowing race leaders. The team needs both riders to cooperate for a podium finish in Paris.
Evenepoel Backtracks After Public Clash with Teammate Lipowitz at Tour de France
At the Tour de France, Belgian star Remco Evenepoel publicly criticized his Red Bull teammate Florian Lipowitz for failing to lead him out in a sprint for third place, calling him out in a post-stage interview. The two reconciled after a team bus meeting, with Lipowitz stating the issue was cleared up and team boss Ralph Denk attributing the misunderstanding to a language barrier and race heat. Evenepoel later backtracked, saying 'the past is the past.' The incident highlights internal tensions within the team as both riders are close in the overall standings, with Lipowitz expected to perform better in the upcoming mountain stages in the Massif Central, Vosges, and Alps. Meanwhile, Tim Merlier won the stage, and Tadej Pogacar retained the yellow jersey.
Teammate Attacks German Lipowitz After Tour de France Mountain Stage
After the first tough mountain stage of the 2026 Tour de France, a conflict has erupted between co-captains Florian Lipowitz and Remco Evenepoel of the Red Bull team. Evenepoel publicly expressed anger, stating that Lipowitz refused to share lead work during the chase on Stage 6, costing them time against Jonas Vingegaard. Evenepoel recalled riding for Lipowitz for 30 kilometers at the Tour of Catalonia and asked for just one kilometer in return, which was not provided. Team boss Ralph Denk had previously dismissed concerns about the duo's compatibility. The situation was further strained by Lipowitz finishing nearly 20 seconds ahead of Evenepoel on the Tourmalet climb, suggesting the German may be stronger in high mountains. Lipowitz, however, stated after the finish that the collaboration had worked well.
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Remco Evenepoel Publicly Clashes with Teammate Florian Lipowitz at Tour de France
At the 2026 Tour de France, Belgian cyclist Remco Evenepoel publicly attacked his Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe teammate Florian Lipowitz after stage 6. Evenepoel requested a lead-out to sprint for third place and a time bonus, but Lipowitz refused, citing exhaustion from the Tourmalet climb. Evenepoel angrily accused Lipowitz of not reciprocating past help, referencing his own 30-kilometer effort for Lipowitz at the Volta a Catalunya. The incident highlights ongoing tensions within the team's dual leadership structure, following a similar clash last year between Primoz Roglic and Lipowitz. The article notes Lipowitz may be better suited for the third week in the Alps, while Evenepoel has a history of abandoning the race. The team has not yet issued a statement.
Evenepoel Snaps at Journalists, Lipowitz Stays Calm Ahead of Tour de France
The article covers the press conference of the German Red Bull-Bora hansgrohe cycling team before the 113th Tour de France in Barcelona. Dual leaders Florian Lipowitz (25) and Remco Evenepoel (26) face journalists. Evenepoel, described as thin-skinned and nervous, reacts snappishly to simple questions about team tactics and goals, including snapping at a journalist about learning from each other. He aims for stage wins, the opening time trial, and the yellow jersey. In contrast, Lipowitz remains calm, emphasizing mutual respect and a relaxed team atmosphere. The team plans to challenge top favorites Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. Evenepoel previously abandoned the 2025 Tour due to exhaustion.
Nervous or Cheeky? Remco Evenepoel Snaps at Journalists Ahead of Tour de France
Ahead of the 113th Tour de France, a press conference for the German Red Bull-Bora hansgrohe team turned tense as Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel reacted snappishly to journalists' questions. Evenepoel, who will share leadership with German rider Florian Lipowitz, appeared thin-skinned and defensive when asked about team tactics and what the two riders could learn from each other. He curtly dismissed questions about the team time trial order and snapped at a journalist suggesting he wanted to hear about podium ambitions. In contrast, Lipowitz remained calm and praised the team's relaxed atmosphere and mutual respect. The team aims to challenge top favorites Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, with Evenepoel targeting stage wins, the time trial, and possibly the yellow jersey on the first day. The article highlights Evenepoel's apparent pressure after abandoning the 2024 Tour due to exhaustion.