We had already discussed this in last March's article by Guido La Marca, and today we're returning to the topic after revelations from the English newspaper The Times. And the news is quite simple: this month of May could be decisive in reaching an agreement between Ineos and TotalEnergies. The two energy giants have been involved in several high-finance operations in recent years and are now working to join forces and create a super team.

This data clearly confirms what we wrote today in the article about the growing interest of funds and major sponsors in cycling.

Ineos and TotalEnergies could therefore create a team that can put up to 70 million euros on the table and thus needs to find a top-level captain. The choice, obviously here we are in the realm of "they say" and "could", is about to fall on Remco Evenepoel, the one among the greats with the least locked-in contract, since he is committed to Soudal Quick Step until 2026. And the key to reaching the two-time Olympic champion could be Specialized, the American bicycle manufacturer that has always been by Remco's side.

How much of this project will transform into reality we will know soon enough: from June, in fact, teams traditionally begin to plan the next season, with some teams already announcing renewals and promotions from their youth academies and starting to outline the first strategies for building the new team, so...