Aleix Espargaró will officially become part of the Lidl-Trek family from January 1st, 2025: after two decades of racing at the top of MotoGP, Espargaró has chosen to dedicate his time to his long-term passion, cycling. The three-time MotoGP winner will be a Lidl-Trek ambassador, joining the team at some of the most prestigious events on the calendar and promoting the sport of cycling to a wide audience, as we had anticipated in recent days.

"I am excited to become part of the Lidl-Trek family, which includes some of the best cyclists in the world. I am also thrilled about the opportunity to learn from some of the best cyclists and staff of this team, to push my limits and share this special journey with the fans," Espargaró stated.

Espargaró has been cycling at a high level for many years, training alongside professional cyclists living in Andorra: now he will be able to express his physical potential with all the resources of the Lidl-Trek performance team. "After a back injury forced me to stop racing, I turned to cycling for recovery and training. Over time, it became more than just preparation: it became my passion. Living in Andorra, I made friends with many professional cyclists who inspired me to train at a higher level."

Espargaró is a super cycling enthusiast. Working with Lidl-Trek gives him the opportunity to explore his potential in a new environment. In return, he will be a valuable resource for Lidl-Trek, sharing his top-athlete experience in a challenging sport with the team's young riders. Fans will be able to participate in this adventure thanks to Aleix sharing his unique journey with the world.

"Cycling has been a passion of mine for years, and I decided to step away from MotoGP earlier than expected to join a program that perfectly reflects my passion. I am deeply grateful to Lidl-Trek for welcoming me into their family and supporting me. I will give everything I have."

"Working with Aleix will be incredibly rewarding for us, especially for our young cyclists," said Luca Guercilena, General Manager of Lidl-Trek. "We know he is a strong and passionate cyclist, but he also brings different experiences and perspectives to the Team. He can help our younger athletes understand and manage the pressures that come from high-level competition."

Lidl-Trek always seeks to bring positive people into its family, grow cyclists, and show the great things cycling can contribute to the world. "Aleix Espargaró is perfect for carrying forward this mission. We can't wait to start working with this racing legend."