Remco Evenepoel Confirms He Will Not Race Paris-Roubaix
- Remco Evenepoel will not compete in the Paris-Roubaix one-day race scheduled for April 12, 2026.
- The decision was confirmed by the Red Bull team on Monday, April 6, 2026.
- The team announced that Evenepoel will adhere to his original season program, which prioritizes the Ardennes region.
Remco Evenepoel will not compete in the Paris-Roubaix one-day race scheduled for April 12, 2026. The Belgian rider and his Red Bull team have decided to skip the cobbled classic to maintain a specific focus on the upcoming Ardennes Classics.
The decision was confirmed by the Red Bull team on Monday, April 6, 2026. This choice comes despite a strong performance by Evenepoel at the Tour of Flanders, where he secured a third-place finish in his debut appearance at the event.
Focus on the Ardennes
The team announced that Evenepoel will adhere to his original season program, which prioritizes the Ardennes region. The primary target for the rider is Liège-Bastogne-Liège, which is scheduled to take place on April 27, 2026.
Remco will stay focused on the Ardennes, as planned. After his impressive debut at the Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix is a goal People can consider together in the coming years. But for now, we are sticking to our plan.
Red Bull team spokesperson via Sporza
Evenepoel had previously indicated that Paris-Roubaix was not part of his immediate schedule, though he had not entirely ruled out the possibility of participating. Following his podium finish at the Tour of Flanders, the rider hinted that he might consider lining up for the race on April 12.
Regarding the possibility of competing in the cobbled race, Evenepoel previously stated: I’m leaving the door open, but I think others have already closed it
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Upcoming Schedule and Future Goals
Assuming there are no further last-minute adjustments to his racing calendar, Evenepoel is expected to return to competition at the Amstel Gold Race before moving toward his target at Liège-Bastogne-Liège.
While the rider will miss the opportunity to make his debut at Paris-Roubaix in 2026, the Red Bull team has indicated that the race remains a potential objective for future seasons. The team’s current strategy emphasizes the Ardennes classics over the cobbled terrain of Roubaix for the current window of the season.