Leo Hayter is all set to join Ineos Grenadiers as a part of his first professional contract. Right after the young rider won the U23 Giro d’Italia, The team decided to take him on board. Hayter’s elder brother Ethan is already a part of Ineos Grenadiers. He will be joining the team as a trainee, and his status will turn into that of a professional in 2023.
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His contract holds a duration of 3 years, meaning it will last up to 2025. The 20-year-old could not contain his excitement for landing such a great contract. He gleefully said:
I’m super proud and excited to be joining the Ineos Grenadiers this coming year, moving up to the highest level of the sport in a British team I’ve been inspired by since I started competing
Previously he rode for team DSM in the development squad for two years i.e. 2020 and 2021, before biding farewell to the team due to various issues. Most importantly, there was a dispute in the team with regard to his professional status. He was unclear on when his status will turn which made him leave the team and join Axeon Hagens Berman.
Starting in Ineos Grenadiers, he does not know yet what sort of rider he will be as he is a jack of all trades. He finished the U23 Giro’s Queen mountainous stage with an edge of a whole 5 minutes, which means we can expect to see him at future Grand Tours. Ineos Grenadiers has set a style of supporting the youngsters by signing Leo, and it is speculated that much more such contracts are yet to follow.
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As for the young British cyclist, he already feels at home with Ineos Grenadiers:
Having participated in some training camps with the team, I already feel really at home here, and now can’t wait to get started
Rod Ellingworth, the deputy principal of the team talked about their plan to invest in the youth in the coming years:
We’ve increased our focus over the last few years on identifying exciting young talent, and our commitment to developing them into world-class bike racers
Furthermore, He also acknowledged the talent Leo has to offer to the team:
Leo is one of those highly talented young riders who’s already impressed with his performances at the under-23 Giro. I’m looking forward to him coming on board and seeing him evolve as a rider over the next few years
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