Bahrain-Victorious confirm seven rider departures ahead of 2026 season

Bahrain-Victorious have confirmed that seven riders will leave the team ahead of the 2026 season, with former Vuelta podium finisher Jack Haig and this year's red jersey wearer Torstein Træen among those departing.

Haig has been with the team since 2021, when he finished 3rd at the Vuelta a España. The Australian has not yet confirmed his plans for 2026, but confirmed before that he was on the hunt for a new team.

Træen emerged as one of the team's standout performers this season, enjoying a memorable stint in the red jersey at the Vuelta a España before eventually finishing 9th overall. According to reports from cycling journalist Daniel Benson, the 30-year-old Norwegian is the most likely rider to complete Uno-X Mobility's roster for the 2026 season, as they embark on their first year as a WorldTour side.

British talent Finlay Pickering will also depart after showing promise at the Vuelta. The 22-year-old impressed on his Grand Tour debut with three top-10 stage finishes, having raced aggressively throughout the three-week race. Pickering has since been signed by Jayco AlUla on a two-year deal that runs through 2027.

Former British champion Fred Wright's future was already settled in August, with the rider set to join Pinarello-Q36.5 next season. There, Wright will join a growing British contingent that includes team leader Tom Pidcock and fellow new signing Tom Gloag.

Completing the list of departures are Taiwanese rider Sergio Tu and Italian duo Nicolò Buratti and Andrea Pasqualon. All three have been with Bahrain-Victorious since 2023.