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Lars Craps extends contract with Lotto-Intermarché until 2028

Lars Craps will remain part of Lotto-Intermarché in the coming years. The 24-year-old Belgian has extended his contract with the team until the end of 2028. After a season in which he fought his way back impressively following knee surgery, both parties have full confidence in continuing their journey together.
10 August 2026
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Craps joined Lotto-Intermarché at the start of 2025 and quickly showed that he possesses a powerful engine and a versatile profile. The Belgian feels at home in demanding one-day races and hilly stage races, but suffered another setback at the start of this season with a knee injury. After months of rehabilitation, he fought his way back to a high level and crowned his comeback with his first participation in the Tour de France.

“I am very happy to be able to continue my journey with Lotto-Intermarché,” says Craps. “The team has supported me in every possible way over the past two years. Thanks to that support, I was able to bounce back from my knee injury this spring, enjoy a great Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and make my Tour de France debut. We both believe there’s still plenty of room to grow, so continuing this journey together was the obvious choice.”

Jean-François Bourlart, General manager Lotto-Intermarché: “Lars has shown an incredible amount of character over the past few months. After undergoing knee surgery once again, he worked his way back to a high level with great patience and discipline. He has a powerful engine, is a rider who can both pursue his own opportunities and fully commit himself to the team, and we believe he is still far from reaching his full potential. That is why we are particularly pleased that he has committed his future to Lotto-Intermarché until the end of 2028.”

 

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