Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Seixas Transfer Rumours & Red Bull’s Next Cycling Move? | LRCP Weekly #8
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Mar 16, 2026 Crash reports and medical updates shake up racing lineups and Milano–Sanremo prospects. Big-money sponsorship moves from Red Bull and Netcompany could reshape team budgets and women's cycling. Transfer rumours swirl around Paul Seixas and contract chess with UAE and Decathlon. Discussion of a franchise cycling league in India and previews for Nokere Koerse, GP Denain and Milano–Torino.
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Red Bull Poised To Boost FDJ United Suez
- Red Bull may become title sponsor of FDJ United Suez to help fund Demi Vollering's record contract and strengthen the top women's team.
- Patrick Broe and Benji Naesen note this could widen budgets at the top and force other teams to respond or worsen inequality in women's cycling.
Decathlon Targeting Proven Climbing Lieutenants
- Decathlon are pursuing climbing support like Pavel Sivakov to bolster team backing for Paul Siksas at Grand Tours.
- Benji highlights Sivakov's value as a French-speaking proven lieutenant for a team building around Siksas.
Tax Rules Make Rider Salaries Uneven
- National tax and employment rules create big cost gaps when signing riders: French teams face high employer contributions versus UAE or Monaco-based teams.
- Patrick and Benji explain this makes transfers uneven and complicates any salary cap idea in cycling.