Red Bull – BORA – hansgrohe delivered another strong performance at the 2025 Tour Down Under, a testament to the versatility of the squad in Adelaide. One of the team’s standout riders was Sam Welsford, who impressed in the sprints throughout the week, securing three stage wins. Welsford’s efforts in the sprints enabled him to take home the points jersey. Finn Fisher-Black also made his mark on the race, securing two well-deserved third places on the third and fifth stages. The New Zealander’s strong finish on Willunga Hill, where he sprinted uphill past several other top contenders, placed him in the mix for the general classification, where he finished third overall. Welsford and Fisher-Black, backed by the rest of the squad, were able to show the team’s depth, leaving a mark on both the sprints and the overall standings at the 25th edition of the Australian race.
Sam Welsford: “I’m pretty speechless right now. The team absolutely took charge of the race today, and I couldn’t be more grateful for how everyone worked to bring me into the finale. I also want to mention that Finn did so well, he was outstanding on Willunga Hill yesterday. As a squad, we came into this race with big goals, and to see them all come to life is just amazing. Winning three stages and Finn securing third overall, it’s an incredible result, and I’m beyond stoked with what we’ve achieved together.”
Finn Fisher-Black: “On the penultimate stage on Willunga Hill, I felt I had a strong opportunity. I gave it a shot to bridge the gap to the front, but it was a bit too wide, so I had to settle for third. That said, we came into this race with the goal of targeting a podium finish in the GC and securing stage wins with Sam, so we’re definitely satisfied with our overall result. Personally, I’m really happy to have achieved my first GC podium with my new team – it’s a great feeling and a solid step forward.”
Bernie Eisel, DS: “This is an incredible start to the new season. With Finn and Laurence as new riders on the team, the squad has shown great ability to work together and achieve a fantastic team performance. Three stage wins by Sam as well as Finn’s third place overall are truly outstanding. Every single one of the guys gave everything for our two leaders. We can be proud of each rider’s performance, and now we’re looking forward to the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race next week.”
