Europcar find replacement sponsor for 2016 season, reports suggest

French team were at risk of folding with lead sponsor Europcar pulling out, but team manager Jean-Rene Bernaudeau says he has found a new sponsor

26 July 2015
102nd Tour de France
Stage 21 : Sevres - Paris Champs-Elysees
ROLLAND Pierre (FRA) Europcar
GAUTIER Cyril (FRA) Europcar
Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Europcar will live on into 2016, albeit under a new guise, after team manager Jean-Rene Bernaudeau said he has found a new French sponsor for the team, who currently ride at Pro Continental level.

French newspaper L'Equipe reported on Wednesday that Bernaudeau is also hoping to take the team back to the WorldTour after securing support from the thus far unamed sponsor.

Thank you for reading 20 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription

Join now for unlimited access

Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

Richard Windsor

Follow on Twitter: @richwindy


Richard is digital editor of Cycling Weekly. Joining the team in 2013, Richard became editor of the website in 2014 and coordinates site content and strategy, leading the news team in coverage of the world's biggest races and working with the tech editor to deliver comprehensive buying guides, reviews, and the latest product news.


An occasional racer, Richard spends most of his time preparing for long-distance touring rides these days, or getting out to the Surrey Hills on the weekend on his Specialized Tarmac SL6 (with an obligatory pub stop of course).