Israel-Premier Tech is to be renamed and rebranded for the 2026 season, "moving away from its current Israeli identity", it was announced on Monday afternoon.

In a statement on social media, it was also revealed that co-owner Sylvan Adams is to step back from "day-to-day involvement with the pro cycling team".

The news follows a series of protests against the Israeli team's involvement in bike racing, including at the recent Vuelta a España , as Israel's war in Gaza continues. Just last week, the team was disinvited from the Giro dell'Emilia because of safety issues. You may like

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