Geraint Thomas has been appointed as Ineos Grenadiers' director of racing, it was announced on Thursday morning.

The 39-year-old retired as a pro cyclist from the team at the end of his season, and it has long been trailed that he would be stepping into management at the squad .

He will work alongside Sir Dave Brailsford , who returned to Ineos in 2025, and Dr Scott Drawer, the performance director. There was no mention of the team's current CEO, John Allert, in the press release. Best picks for you

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