Lidl-Trek is excited to announce that MotoGP star Aleix Espargaró will join the Lidl-Trek family from January 1st, 2025. After two decades of racing at the pinnacle of MotoGP, Espargaró has chosen to devote his time to his other long-term passion: cycling. The three-time MotoGP race winner will serve as a Lidl-Trek ambassador, joining the Team at some of the most prestigious events on the calendar whilst promoting the sport of cycling to a wide audience.
“I’m thrilled to join the Lidl-Trek family, which is home to some of the world’s best cyclists,” said Espargaró. “I’m excited to learn from some of the best cyclists and staff in the sport, push my limits, and share this special journey with fans.”
Espargaró has been cycling for many years at a high level, training alongside professional riders at home in Andorra. He is excited to push his physical potential with the full resources of Lidl-Trek’s performance team. “After a back injury forced me to give up running 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 friendships with many pro cyclists, which inspired me to train at a higher level.”
Espargaró is a cycling super fan. Working with Lidl-Trek gives him the opportunity to explore his potential in a fresh environment. In return, he’ll be a valuable resource to Lidl-Trek, sharing his experience as a top athlete in a demanding sport with the Team’s young riders. Fans will get to come along for the ride as Aleix shares 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 planned to join a program which aligns so well with my passion. I’m deeply grateful to Lidl-Trek for welcoming me to their family and supporting me. I’ll give it everything I have.”
“Working with Aleix will be incredibly rewarding for us, and especially for our young riders,” said Lidl-Trek General Manager Luca Guercilena. “We know he is a strong, passionate cyclist, but he also brings different experiences and perspectives to the Team. He can help our younger athletes understand and handle the pressures that come with top level competition.”
Lidl-Trek is always seeking to bring positive people into its family, develop riders, and showcase the great things that cycling can contribute to the world. Aleix Espargaró is an incredible representative to further that mission. We can’t wait to get started working with this racing legend.
