Filippo Ganna Will Join Lidl-Trek for 2027 Season
The world time trial champion will start a three-year contract with his new team in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Cycling
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Filippo Ganna will join Lidl-Trek at the start of the 2027 season after leaving Netcompany INEOS Grenadiers. The three-year contract coincides with the addition of Felix Gall to the team roster.
Why it matters
Ganna aims to open a new chapter after eight years with his previous squad. He will focus on Classics, Grand Tour stages, and time trials while supporting teammates including Juan Ayuso, Derek Gee-West, and Mattias Skjelmose.
Ganna joins his new team with eight Giro d'Italia stage wins, five Tirreno-Adriatico stage wins, and two Vuelta a España stage wins. He also brings a resume that includes two world time trial titles and the current UCI Hour Record.
The players
Filippo Ganna
An Italian professional cyclist who holds the UCI Hour Record and has secured multiple world time trial titles.
Felix Gall
A professional cyclist who transferred from Decathlon CMA CGM Team to join the Lidl-Trek roster.
Juan Ayuso
A prominent professional cyclist expected to receive support from Ganna in General Classification efforts.
Derek Gee-West
A professional cyclist based in Osgoode, Ontario, who will ride alongside Ganna at Lidl-Trek.
Mattias Skjelmose
A professional cyclist and team leader set to be supported by Ganna in upcoming Grand Tour events.
The details
The transition marks a significant roster shift following the departure of Giulio Ciccone from Lidl-Trek in October 2026. Ganna will leverage his expertise in time trials to bolster the team's performance across major stage races.
Timeline
Filippo Ganna ends his tenure at Netcompany INEOS Grenadiers at the end of 2026.
Filippo Ganna begins his three-year contract with Lidl-Trek in 2027.
Season Trajectory
This move significantly bolsters the team's standing for the upcoming season, altering the competitive balance for time trials and Classics. The inclusion of top-tier talent like Ganna and Gall reshapes the team's strategy for supporting GC riders in Grand Tour contention.
The arrival of Ganna provides the team with a reliable specialist for time trials and stage hunting, creating new tactical options for stage racing. This shift likely impacts the team's ability to contest specific individual stages while supporting their primary GC contenders.
The takeaway
The move signals a major strategic shift for Lidl-Trek as they integrate proven specialists to improve their competitive edge in stage races. Readers should watch how the team adapts its Classics strategy to accommodate Ganna's strengths in the 2027 season.
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