Hamilton to kick on with the INEOS Grenadiers

The INEOS Grenadiers are pleased to announce that Australian climber Lucas Hamilton will join the team for the 2025 season.

The 28 year old has ridden at World Tour level for seven seasons which includes victory at Coppi e Bartali, stage wins at Tirreno-Adriatico and Czech Cycling Tour as well as a fourth-place finish overall at Paris-Nice in 2021.

“I’m incredibly excited to join the INEOS Grenadiers. For many years I have watched the team’s success from the outside, and I’ve always held a deep respect for their achievements,” Hamilton said.

“Being a part of such a prestigious organisation is a great opportunity for me and I look forward to contributing to the team’s ongoing success. I can’t wait to get started and work alongside my new teammates!”

Scott Drawer, Performance Director, added: “Lucas has shown what he can do in the past and we believe in his talent and potential as a bike rider. He will fit in well with his fellow riders and we are confident he will respond to the support we put around him with our new coaching and performance set up.”

“A big part of what we’re working towards is not only strengthening our rider roster but also entrenching a new approach within the team. Lucas’ experience across a wide variety of races means that he slots into an important area for us where he will also be able to support our impressive crop of young and emerging talent.” 

The team is also now pleased to confirm the appointment of Dr. Billy Fitton in the role of Head of Engineering and Technology. He will lead the team’s equipment testing and rider-technology integration through modelling and simulation approaches.

Fitton’s most recently been involved in a senior capacity at British Cycling where he covered several roles, and which culminated in the recently completed Paris Olympics and World Track Championships in Ballerup.

Additionally, Paddy Harrison also joins the team for the 2025 season in the role of Performance Co-ordinator and Coach.