It's official, Groupama-FDJ changes to Wilier
The rumors of the last few months have been confirmed and after more than two decades linked to the French manufacturer Lapierre, the Groupama - FDJ Cycling Team will have Wilier Triestina as the new Official Partner of the team from January 1, 2024.
Groupama - FDJ Cycling Team will race Wilier bikes from 2024 onwards
Andrea Gastaldello, chairman of Willier Triestina said:“We are delighted to announce the start of a new era for Wilier Triestina”. “As from January 1 2024, Groupama-FDJ Cycling Team will be racing on our bikes as part of a new multi-year technical sponsorship agreement. This marks an important new beginning, which comes in the wake of our other WorldTour commitment with Astana Qazaqstan since 2020.”
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“I am delighted and honored to announce today that Wilier Triestina has joined the Groupama-FDJ cycling team family as an official partner. This is the start of a great adventure with a renowned Italian company that has left its mark on the history of cycling,” Groupama-FDJ manager Madio said. “Their enthusiasm and the quality of their technical and engineering teams immediately echoed the standards and attention we pay every day to the quest for the highest performance."
As for the equipment, the team's cyclists will have the Wilier Filante SLR, with a special aesthetic, as the main bicycle. The Wilier Turbine SLR will be the model for time trial. All bicycles and new equipment will be presented on January 1.