After a few complicated seasons within the team Jayco Alulathe Australian climber Lucas Hamilton will try to get back into the team INEOS Grenadiers. After a career spent entirely at Jayco Alulathe 28-year-old rider notably obtained a victory in the Italian classic Coppi and Bartalistage victories at Tirreno-Adriatico and at Czech Touras well as a Nice 4th place in the general classification of Paris-Nice 2021.
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Lucas Hamilton: “I have always had deep respect for INEOS Grenadiers.”
After a very complicated 2024 season, the Australian is happy to have a change of scenery, as he explains in the official press release from the British team. “I am very happy to join INEOS Grenadiers. For many years, I observed the team's success from the outside and always had deep respect for their accomplishments. Being part of such a prestigious organization is a fantastic opportunity for me and I look forward to contributing to the team’s continued success. I can't wait to get started and work alongside my new teammates,” declares the new recruit ofINEOS Grenadiers.
Scott Drawer: “Lucas Hamilton? We believe in his talent and potential as a cyclist.”
Member of the British team staff in a performance director role, Scott Drawer praises Lucas Hamilton. “Lucas [Hamilton] has shown what he is capable of in the past and we believe in his talent and potential as a cyclist. He will fit in well with his fellow cyclists and we are confident that he will respond to the support we are giving him through our new training and performance system. Much of what we are working on is not only strengthening our team, but also anchoring a new approach within the team. Lucas's experience [Hamilton] across a wide variety of races means he fits into an important area for us, where he will also be able to support our impressive generation of young emerging talent,” concludes Scott Drawer in the official press releaseINEOS Grenadiers.