Bianchi announces a new and prestigious chapter in its long-standing presence in professional cycling, signing a multi-year sponsorship agreement with Team Bahrain Victorious starting from the 2026 season.
At the core of the sporting project envisioned by Bianchi and Team Bahrain Victorious is the creation of an integrated ecosystem between athletes and high-performance products with Italian design, developed by Bianchi Reparto Corse. This model is driven by data, continuous athlete feedback, and a shared ambition to express maximum performance in every race scenario, with the clear goal of targeting some of the most prestigious competitions on the UCI calendar.
Team Bahrain Victorious – whose roster includes standout riders such as French climbing specialist Lenny Martinez, Italian talent Antonio Tiberi, Classics hunter Matej Mohorič, and the promising Jakob Omrzel – will have access to the full Reparto Corse range: Oltre, the ultimate expression of aero performance; Specialissima, the next-generation ultra-light all-rounder; Aquila, engineered to conquer time trials; and Impulso, the purest representation of Bianchi's racing DNA applied to gravel.
The partnership between Bianchi and Team Bahrain Victorious brings together the very best of both worlds, combining the adrenaline of racing with Bianchi's boutique industrial craftsmanship and style, and particularly that of Officina Edoardo Bianchi, where bicycles are hand-assembled, one by one. Additionally, exclusive projects, events, and unique experiences will be created and dedicated to all cyclists, because Bianchi is the Home of all cyclists.
"We are extremely proud to become the new partner of Team Bahrain Victorious, with whom we share values such as heritage, innovation, and the drive to win. Bianchi has always been a key protagonist in this captivating sport, and we are ready to write a new chapter in our history with all the energy and passion of our team. I would like to thank Salvatore Grimaldi, President of Bianchi, for his trust and for further investing in this new project," said Alberto Cavaggioni, CEO of Bianchi.
Milan Eržen, Managing Director of Team Bahrain Victorious, commented: "When we first sat down with Bianchi to explore the possibility of a collaboration, it was immediately clear that we shared the same spirit and goals. We saw their ambition to build on their rich heritage and legacy while looking ahead with us – working on advancements, development, and a modern vision for the future of performance cycling. We have great respect for Bianchi's history in the sport, and we are confident that together we will innovate, create new iconic moments, and build the future upon their remarkable heritage."
The Oltre RC Team Bahrain Victorious replica version will go on sale in 2026.
