Former Tour de France winner and Olympic champion Geraint Thomas has been named director of racing for Ineos Grenadiers.

The Welsh sporting legend retired from racing in summer 2025 after a glittering career.

“This team has been my home since day one, and stepping into this role feels like a natural next step,” said Thomas.

“I’ve learnt so much from the people around me – fellow riders and staff – and I now want to continue building on our incredible past success into the future.”

Sir David Brailsford, who remains an influential figure at Ineos, said: “Geraint Thomas typifies what it means to be a Grenadier.

“He has lived and breathed elite performance throughout his career. He always set himself very ambitious goals and invariably went on to achieve them.”

Ineos won 28 races in 2025, up from their low of 14 in 2024, but have not won a Grand Tour since Egan Bernal at the Giro d’Italia in 2021.

“He knows what the process takes, how to deal with the highs and lows of elite sport and his willingness to now share this and mentor others to do the same is a great asset for the team,” added Brailsford.

“The fact that he has stayed so humble and always maintained a great sense of humour are also great attributes to bring to his new role.”

Ineos stated Thomas “will work closely with Sir Dave Brailsford, Dr Scott Drawer – and the rest of the senior management team, providing crucial input into race strategy, rider recruitment, development and race readiness”.

The team’s statement added: “His appointment reflects the team’s long-term commitment to building from within, harnessing his immense knowledge of the sport and what it takes to win, for the benefit of his fellow Grenadiers.”

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