A sports marriage is on the horizon between two Belgian formations. Lotto and Intermarché – Wanty, currently competing in the Tour de France with their respective riders and staff, are reportedly working on a merger for the 2026 season: the official announcement could arrive in the coming days.

Stéphane Heulot - manager of the team featuring Arnaud De Lie and Elia Viviani - had already clarified since January that he was looking for a second sponsor to join Lotto, but the merger hypothesis was previously unknown. As recalled by colleagues at DHnet.bet, before the Tour's Grand Depart from Lille, Heulot had stated he was more relaxed about the next season: "I've gained some certainty about the means that will allow us to continue our project, more information will be revealed soon" said the French-nationality manager.

 Now, according to colleagues at DHnet.bet, a merger with Intermarché-Wanty is on the horizon, a team with one of the lowest standings in the WorldTour and currently fighting to avoid relegation from the world's top cycling category, where Lotto aspires to return. In short, joining forces seems like a winning strategy for both teams. We'll just have to wait and see if this marriage will happen.