Steff Cras Joins Soudal Quick-Step for 2026 Season

Soudal Quick-Step has secured the signing of Steff Cras, effective in 2026. The Belgian climber currently races for Team TotalEnergies and was a target for several WorldTour teams, including Ineos Grenadiers, before agreeing to a multi-year contract with Soudal Quick-Step .

A Boost for Remco Evenepoel’s Support Crew

The addition of Cras is expected to strengthen Soudal Quick-Step’s mountain contingent, providing valuable support for team leader Remco Evenepoel. Cras will join Mikel Landa, Valentin Paret-Peintre, Louis Vervaeke, and Ilan Van Wilder in supporting Evenepoel’s ambitions .

Recent Performances

Cras finished 11th in the Vuelta a España a couple of years ago and 16th in the Tour de France last year, demonstrating his capabilities in Grand Tours . While not known as a prolific winner, he is expected to have opportunities in certain races within the Soudal Quick-Step lineup.

Confirmation Timeline

Official confirmation of the signing will follow the opening of the August 1 transfer window .

Current Soudal Quick-Step Riders

As of March 13, 2026, Soudal Quick-Step’s roster includes Ayco Bastiaens, Steff Cras, Alberto Dainese, Pascal Eenkhoorn, Gianmarco Garofoli, Gil Gelders, Ethan Hayter, Yves Lampaert, Mikel Landa, Junior Lecerf, Paul Magnier, Tim Merlier, Valentin Paret-Peintre, Casper Pedersen, Andrea Raccagni, Pepijn Reinderink, Laurenz Rex, Maximilian Schachmann, Jasper Stuyven, Martin Svrček, Dylan Van Baarle, Fabio Van Den Bossche, Dries Van Gestel, Bert Van Lerberghe, Ilan Van Wilder, Warre Vangheluwe, Mauri Vansevenant, Louis Vervaeke, Jonathan Vervenne, and Filippo Zana .

Recent Transfer News

In August 2025, Soudal Quick-Step too announced the signing of Fabio Van den Bossche, further bolstering their Belgian contingent and .